IM Abdyzhapar Asylbek

I'm an International Master (FIDE), Asian Champion, four-time Kyrgyzstan National Champion, and a professional chess coach with more than seven years of coaching experience.

Over the course of a 30-year competitive career, I've represented Kyrgyzstan at six Chess Olympiads, Asian Championships, the FIDE World Cup, and numerous international tournaments.

Today, I help ambitious juniors and tournament players achieve meaningful rating gains, improve their understanding of the game, and perform with greater confidence in competition through personalized online coaching.

Career highlights:
♟️ International Master (IM) — 2013
♟️ FIDE Master (FM) — 2006
🏆 Four-time Kyrgyzstan National Champion — 2013, 2015, 2016, 2021
🥇 Asian U18 Champion — 2006
🥈 Asian U14 Silver Medalist — 2002
🌍 FIDE World Cup Participant — Sochi, 2021
🥇 Individual Gold Medal at the 2014 Chess Olympiad — Tromsø, Norway
🏅 Multiple-time university champion and medalist at international student competitions
🌍 Represented Kyrgyzstan at six Chess Olympiads, multiple Asian Championships, and other international tournaments

Since 2018, I’ve helped students achieve significant and measurable progress, including:
• FIDE rating improvement from 1700 to 2100
• FIDE rating improvement from 2100 to 2350
• International Master and FIDE Master titles
• National-team representation
• Success in major international tournaments
• Participation in prestigious FIDE events, including the World Cup

Notable students:
• Bryan Xie (USA) — International Master, FIDE rating 2326
• Samuel Feng Xie (Australia) — FIDE Master and Pan American Youth Champion, FIDE rating 1871 at age 10
• Oscar Shu Xuan Qin (New Zealand) — FIDE World Cup 2025 participant, FIDE rating 2000+

My coaching is practical, structured, and results-oriented.

I start by analyzing the student’s games to identify the key areas for improvement. Based on that, I create an individual training plan focused on the skills that’ll have the biggest impact on tournament performance.

The program may include:
✔ Game analysis and mistake correction
✔ Tactical calculation and pattern recognition
✔ Positional understanding and strategic planning
✔ Opening repertoire development
✔ Endgame technique
✔ Tournament preparation
✔ Rating improvement and long-term development

I’ll regularly adapt the training plan based on the student’s progress and upcoming competitions.

If you’re serious about improving your chess and achieving measurable tournament success, I’d be happy to help you reach the next level.