Saydaliev, Akobirkhon

Akobirkhon Saydaliev, a 18-year-old Uzbekistani International Master, is rated 2274 and ranked 35th among Uzbekistani players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He is on a breakout run, having gained +83 Elo over the past 12 months. 85 rated games in the past year (≈31/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Uzbekistan Championship U18 Boys Standart, 19th international chess tournament "In Memory of Georgy Agzamov" Open-A, and U20 boys Uzbekistan Championship. Also played 1 rapid (including Uzbekistan Championship U18 Boys Rapid) and 6 blitz events (including Uzbekistan Championship U18 Boys Blitz) recently. He had 3 career breaks: 12 months (2015–2016), 14 months (2017–2018) and 27 months (2019–2021, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2322 was reached at age 17 (Sep 2025); he also reached Uzbekistani #24 in Jun 2025.

Awarded IM in 2025 (age 17) and FM in 2024 (age 16). At junior level, he reached World #90 in U16, World #88 in U10, World #42 in U8 and #2, #4 and #2 nationally in U18, U14 and U12.