Vasli, Aref

Aref Vasli, a 33-year-old Iranian FIDE Master, is rated 2377 and ranked 28th among Iranian players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He plays occasionally (7 games in the last 12 months) and took a 27-month break between Oct 2012 and Feb 2015. Recent appearances: Team 2026 - Nationale 1 r4-5 and Odensemesterskabet 2025 - 1. Also played 2 rapid (including DM Hurtigskak 2025 - 1) and 1 blitz events (including DM Lynskak 2025 - 1) recently. His peak of 2413 was reached at age 26 (Dec 2019); he also reached Iranian #19 in Mar 2022.

Awarded FM in 2019 (age 26). Earned a IM norm at Danish Team Ch. 2022-23. At junior level, he reached #5, #3 and #3 nationally in U20, U18 and U16.