Umarbekov, Aziz

Aziz Umarbekov, a 58-year-old Kyrgyz International Master, is rated 2057 and sitting in the top 9% of players worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2030 and 2108 over the past 2 years. 45 rated games in the past year (≈10/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include PRAGUE INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL 2026 - D FIDE open, Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2025 over 50, and Almaty Region Open - Qonaev CUP 2025 (CHALLENGERS). Also played 1 rapid (including Kyrgyz Republic Rapid Chess Championship 2025 - Men) and 10 blitz events (including ALMATY BLITZ CUP 2nd stage) recently. He had 8 career breaks: 35 months (2003–2006), 20 months (2007–2008), 22 months (2008–2010), 23 months (2010–2012), 23 months (2013–2015), 25 months (2015–2017), 21 months (2017–2019) and 33 months (2019–2022, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2288 was reached at age 35 (Oct 2003); he also reached Kyrgyz #6 in Feb 2016 and spent 57 months in Kyrgyz top 10, with a longest streak of 2 consecutive years.

Awarded IM in 2025 (age 57). Earned a GM norm at Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2025 over 50.