Bajarani, Ilgar

Ilgar Bajarani, a 61-year-old Azerbaijani International Master, is rated 2269 and sitting in the top 5% of Azerbaijani players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He has held steady between 2250 and 2300 for 7 years. 15 rated games in the past year. Also played 2 rapid events (including JERUSALEM OPEN 2025) recently. He had 5 career breaks: 19 months (2010–2011), 35 months (2011–2014), 13 months (2015–2016), 12 months (2017–2018) and 59 months (2019–2024, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2368 was reached at age 36 (Jan 2001); he also reached Azerbaijani #21 in Oct 2001.

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 36).