Arman Pashikian is an Armenian chess player. He was born on 28 November 1987 in Yerevan, Armenia. Pashikian gained his Grandmaster (GM) title in 2006, which is the highest title a chess player can attain. He achieved this title through notable performances in various chess tournaments such as the Lake Sevan tournament and the Armenian Chess Championship.
Pashikian is also recognized for his team performances. He has been part of the Armenian national chess team and contributed to its win at the 2008 Chess Olympiad. He became the Armenian champion in 2009 after winning the 70th Armenian Chess Championship.
Pashikian is married to WGM Maria Kursova and they both won the mixed doubles at the 2008 World Mind Sports Games. Pashikian also participated in the 2010 Chess Olympiad, where he won an individual silver medal.