Sabina Foisor: Chess.com Coach of the Month for March 2025
WGM Sabina Foisor Named Chess.com Coach of the Month for March 2025
Romanian-American woman grandmaster and 2017 U.S. Women’s Champion, Sabina Foisor, has been making waves in the chess world not only as a player but also as a coach. With over a decade of experience in coaching and teaching chess, Sabina has now been recognized as the Chess.com Coach of the Month for March 2025.
Drawing on her vast experience and expertise, Sabina has been helping chess enthusiasts of all levels improve their game. From sharing her coaching philosophy to reflecting on her best games, Sabina has been a guiding light for many aspiring chess players.
Sabina’s journey in chess began at a young age, with both her parents being strong international masters in Romania. They introduced her to the game, and her father played a significant role in her chess development, dedicating his time to help her reach her highest potential.
Throughout her career, Sabina has had the privilege of working with some exceptional coaches, including GM Elshan Moradiabadi, who has played a crucial role in her recent success. Sabina’s coaching philosophy is rooted in sharing her personal journey and helping players overcome challenges to improve their game.
One of Sabina’s most memorable games was the one that brought her the title of U.S. Champion in 2017, a few months after the passing of her mother. She also cherishes a game she played against GM Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant, which helped her qualify for the Women’s World Chess Championship for the first time.
As a coach, Sabina emphasizes the importance of learning from both wins and losses equally. She encourages her students to embrace a growth mindset and focus on their own progress rather than comparing themselves to others. Sabina believes in providing personalized instruction and creating a supportive learning environment for her students.
Sabina’s dedication to coaching has led her to co-found the Chess Evolve Academy with GM Elshan Moradiabadi, offering small group classes for students of various levels. She believes that building a community and working together can enhance the learning experience for students.
In the age of online learning, Sabina enjoys teaching both online and offline but mostly teaches online now. She finds online platforms like Chess.com and Chessable to be valuable training tools, providing tactics, statistics, and courses to help players improve their game.
Sabina also co-authored a book called “Sherlock’s Method” with Elshan Moradiabadi, aiming to inspire players to prepare for events through a detective story narrative. Despite the challenges of promoting the book during the pandemic, Sabina hopes more people will get the chance to read through it.
Overall, Sabina Foisor’s dedication to coaching and passion for chess continue to inspire and empower players to reach their full potential. As the Chess.com Coach of the Month for March 2025, Sabina’s impact on the chess community is truly commendable.