Kaufman, David

David Kaufman, a 16-year-old International Master, is rated 2475 — his current career high and ranked 15th among players worldwide under 16, and in the top 1% worldwide. He is on a steady climb with +28 Elo over the past 12 months. 63 rated games in the past year (≈82/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include GM i IM Round Robin "Festival saha Bijeljina 2026" GM1 "Izvor Banja Dvorovi", GM Mix 12 Fantastico 10-15. jan 2026 SENTA, and M.Botvinnik Cup 2025 Masters Group. Also played 5 rapid (including MEDJUNARODNI SAHOVSKI RAPID TURNIR "Lovcenac 2025") and 15 blitz events (including Blitz Moscow. March 2026 - 4) recently. He reached #25 nationally in Mar 2025.

Competes for FIDE (no federation) since Sep 2023. Previously known as David Akhmedov (until Jul 2025). Awarded IM in 2025 (age 15) and FM in 2024 (age 14). Earned a GM norm at GM Mix for norms Fantastico Winter 2025 group 1 SENTA. At junior level, he reached World #12 in U16, World #25 in U14, World #23 in U12, World #19 in U10 and World #13 in U8.