Paing Moe Myint

Paing Moe Myint, a 35-year-old FIDE Master, is rated 2284 and ranked 4th among MYA players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He is rising rapidly, having gained +117 Elo over the past 12 months. 26 rated games in the past year (≈6/year long-term). Recent appearance: Yangon Region Government Chief Minister's Cup 2025. Also played 1 rapid (including Ko Wint Thu Memorial Cup) and 1 blitz events (including FM Phyo Chit Memorial Blitz Chess Tournament) recently. He had 3 career breaks: 44 months (2005–2009), 122 months (2009–2019) and 53 months (2019–2024, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2316 was reached at age 34 (Jun 2025, #3 nationally at the time); he has been in top 5 for 13 months and counting.

Awarded FM in 2025 (age 34). At junior level, he reached World #22 in U14 and #2 and #3 nationally in U18 and U16.