Ishbaev, Avazbek

Avazbek Ishbaev, a 40-year-old Uzbekistani player, is rated 2106 and sitting in the top 7% of players worldwide. He is on a steady climb with +30 Elo over the past 12 months. 33 rated games in the past year (≈8/year long-term). Recent appearances: JAPFA FIDE RATED 2026 - OPEN and 3rd Cap Kapal Checkmate Chess Tournament 2025. He had 4 career breaks: 83 months (2001–2008), 13 months (2011–2012), 28 months (2013–2015) and 51 months (2017–2022, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2171 was reached at age 26 (Nov 2012); he also reached Uzbekistani #44 in Jan 2001.

Previously known as Rinat Ibragimov (until Apr 2008). At junior level, he reached #2 nationally in U16.