Bijaoui, Manuel

Manuel Bijaoui, a 41-year-old French International Master, is rated 2404 — just 29 short of his peak of 2433 (Feb 2019, age 34) and sitting in the top 1% of French players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He plays occasionally (7 games in the last 12 months). Recent standard appearances include Team 2026 - Nationale 1 r8-9, Team 2026 - Coupe de France 32e Finale, and Team 2026 - Coupe de France 3e tour. Also played 1 blitz event (including 3eme Open International de blitz de Noisiel) recently. He reached French #53 in Jun 2013.

Awarded IM in 2009 (age 24). At junior level, he reached #7, #5 and #12 nationally in U20, U18 and U16.