Edgar Mamedov
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 2010 Aktau, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Title | Grandmaster (2025)[1] |
| FIDE rating | 2478 (March 2026) |
| Peak rating | 2509 (June 2025) |
Edgar Mamedov (Russian: Эдгар Мамедов; born 18 June 2010) is a Kazakhstani chess grandmaster.
Chess career
In November 2024, he won the silver medal in the U14 section of the World Youth Chess Championship.[2]
In May 2025, he qualified for the Grandmaster title at the age of 14, becoming the youngest Kazakhstani player to qualify for the title.[3]
In August 2025, he played for Kazakhstan's National School of Physics and Math in the World Schools Team Chess Championship, where the team earned the silver medal and he won a bronze medal in the individual portion.[4]
In October 2025, he won the U16 section of the World Youth Chess Championship.[5]
References
- ^ "FIDE Title Application (GM)" (PDF).
- ^ "Kazakh Junior Chess Players Win Silver, Bronze at FIDE Championships in Brazil". November 11, 2024.
- ^ "14yo Edgar Mamedov becomes Kazakhstan's youngest Grandmaster". May 19, 2025.
- ^ "Kazakhstan's School Wins Silver at 2025 World School Team Chess Championship in US". August 7, 2025.
- ^ "FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2025 conclude with celebration and pride". October 16, 2025.