Our trainers
Classes are taught by distinguished coaches, international grandmasters and masters who have trained winners of world championships.
Ablay E. TASTAMBEKOV
Founder of the Central Shock Club. For more than 10 years he was vice-president of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation and headed the city chess federation.
— Ablai Tastambekov
Branch directors
Gulnara S. ZHUMAGULOVA
Provides strategic and financial development of the network of clubs of the Central Sports Club “ASTANA”, interaction with partners.
Nurlan B. IBRAEV
Director of the Kaissa Foundation, state chess coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Azamat G. AUBAKIROV
International FIDE arbiter, licensed FIDE trainer. Director of the branch on the street. Ulpan, 2.
Diaz T. ISABAEV
International referee, active player. Director of the branch on the street. Zhirentaeva, 5.
Head coach
Erzhan Zh. SHAKENOV
Honored coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan, international arbiter, FIDE master, professor, FIDE senior coach (highest coaching category).
Grandmasters and Masters
Kazybek NOGERBEK
World champion under 20 (2026), world blitz champion among boys under 18, member of the Kazakhstan National Team.
Aldiyar ANSAT
Champion of Kazakhstan among men (2025), medalist of the youth world championships, champion of Asia.
Meruert KAMALIDENOVA
Leader of the women's team of the Republic of Kazakhstan, silver medalist of the World Olympics in Budapest, winner of the World Championship.
Amina KAIRBEKOVA
Silver medalist of the World Championship (2026), world champion among schoolgirls under 17 years old.
Erkin KOZGANBAY
Work experience 10 years. He trained prize-winners of city, national, Asian and world championships.
Coaches and CCM
Andrey V. KVAN
Director of the branch on the street. Bokeikhana, 25b. Students are regular winners of city cups.
Arnur ZHANDILDINOV
Specialist in working with beginners and junior groups of dischargers. More than 7 years of experience.
Vugar M. GUSEINOV
Licensed judge of internal qualifying competitions of the Central Sports Club "ASTANA", teacher of tactics.
Akzhan K. SHOPANOV
Has enormous gaming experience. He played in the youth team together with world champion Daniil Dubov.
Murat K. KASHEV
Outstanding children's teacher. Prepared world champions among cadets, champions of Asia and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Madiyar A. ZHUSUPBEKOV
Specializes in teaching strong endgame skills and opening principles to children.