Zaibi, Amir

Amir Zaibi, a 38-year-old Grandmaster, is rated 2338 and ranked 2nd among TUN players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2300 and 2350 for 12 months. 32 rated games in the past year (≈38/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Djerba International Chess Festival 2026 Open A, 12th Beirut International Open Chess Championship 2025, and SAHEL CHESS FESTIVAL OPEN A. Also played 2 blitz events (including Djerba International Chess Festival 2026 Blitz) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 17 months (2005–2006) and 12 months (2023–2024). His peak of 2423 was reached at age 34 (Jan 2022); he also reached #1 nationally in Feb 2020 and spent 32 months as #1, with a longest streak of 2 consecutive years.

Previously known as Amir Al Zaibi (until Jul 2007). Awarded GM in 2020 (age 32), IM in 2015 (age 27), FM in 2013 (age 25), and CM in 2009 (age 21). At junior level, he reached #1 and #2 nationally in U20 and U18.