El Adnani, Mokhliss

Mokhliss El Adnani, a 43-year-old Moroccan International Master, is rated 2405 and ranked 3rd among Moroccan players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He plays occasionally (2 games in the last 12 months) and had 6 career breaks: 18 months (2008–2010), 32 months (2010–2013), 15 months (2018–2019), 28 months (2019–2021, COVID-19 included), 25 months (2021–2023) and 28 months (2023–2026). Recent appearance: Championnat du Maroc Par Equipe 1ere Division NORD Open Phase 1 Round 1-4. Also played 2 blitz events (including 31st AbuDhabi International Chess Festival-Blitz - Open) recently. His peak of 2455 was reached at age 35 (Jan 2018); he also reached Moroccan #2 in May 2014 and has been in Moroccan top 3 for 118 months and counting (9 consecutive years on his current run).

Previously known as Moklis Adnani (until May 2013). Awarded IM in 2016 (age 33) and FM in 2001 (age 18). At junior level, he reached #1 and #1 nationally in U20 and U18.