Fatikh, Emas Fajar

Emas Fajar Fatikh, a 31-year-old Indonesian FIDE Master, is rated 2378 and ranked 9th among Indonesian players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has slipped back 60 Elo over the past 12 months. 18 rated games in the past year (≈5/year long-term). He had 2 career breaks: 38 months (2016–2019) and 58 months (2019–2024, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2438 was reached at age 30 (Apr 2025, Indonesian #4 at the time).

Previously known as Emas Fajar Fatikh (until Jun 2025). Awarded FM in 2025 (age 30). At junior level, he reached #2 nationally in U20.