ERIC LIU

One of the top-ranking juniors in the nation, Eric brings a wealth of chess expertise and experience to the A-Z Chess team. There are few who know the game better than Eric, who has spent his life dedicated to all things chess. With Eric at the helm of our tailored curriculum and teaching plans, you can be sure that the chess education your child recieves is second-to-none.

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-Titles-

International Master (IM) | 2024

FIDE Master (FM) | 2023

Candidate Master (CM) | 2022

National Master (NM) | 2022

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-Achievements-

National Ranking: 5th

2025 World Open Blitz - tied for 2nd

2025 Philadelphia International - tied for 2nd

2025 National Open Blitz Champion

2025 National High School (K-12) Champion (tied for 1st)

2025 Member of US Chess Federation All America Chess Team

2024 Pan-American Youth Championship Blitz Gold Medalist (U16)

2024 Pan-American Youth Championship Gold Medalist (U16)

2024 National Tournament of Middle School State Champions (Barber) - 2nd

2024 National Middle School (K-8) Champion (tied for 1st)

2024 Member of US Chess Federation All America Chess Team

2023 National Middle School (K-8) Champion

2023 National Scholastic 8th Grade Champion

2022 National Elementary (K-6) Blitz Champion (tied for 1st)

2022 National Elementary (K-6) Champion (tied for 1st)

2022 National Scholastic 7th Grade Champion

2021 National Scholastic 6th Grade Champion (tied for 1st)

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-Teaching Experience-

Assistant to GM Babakuli Annakov at St. Mark’s Lower School Chess Club | 2023-2025

2024-2025 |

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