Janakiev, Ivan

Ivan Janakiev, a 78-year-old Bulgarian International Master, is rated 2022. He plays around 10 rated games per year and had 6 career breaks: 20 months (2003–2004), 14 months (2005–2007), 20 months (2007–2008), 23 months (2010–2012), 21 months (2012–2014) and 34 months (2016–2019). Also played 1 rapid event (including DOP Men Rapid 2025) recently. His peak of 2342 was reached at age 53 (Jan 2001, Bulgarian #45 at the time).

Competes for Bulgaria since Oct 2018. Awarded IM in 2001 (age 53).