Ulvi Bajarani
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Whether you’re a casual player or aiming for championships, Grandmaster Ulvi Bajarani provides world-class coaching tailored to your goals. Learn directly from an international champion, elite coach, and founder of Azeri Chess Academy. With 20+ years of experience and proven student success, your improvement starts here.
Over 20 Years of Chess Experience
With more than two decades of experience, Grandmaster Ulvi Bajarani earned his title in 2013. Since then, he has gained a global reputation as a top coach, fierce competitor, and author. His approach blends deep chess knowledge with personalized feedback to help students improve faster.
Early Achievements and International Success
Ulvi’s journey began in 2000 under the guidance of his father, International Master Ilgar Bajarani. He quickly rose through the ranks, winning the Baku Championships in 2004 and 2005. In addition, he earned international recognition with a bronze medal at the 2005 World Youth Championship (U10) and a silver medal in 2007 (U12).
Azerbaijan Champion and U.S. Team Leader
In 2014, Ulvi became the Azerbaijan Chess Champion. He later represented his country at the 2016 Chess Olympiad. After relocating to the United States, he helped lead the UT Rio Grande Valley team to victory at the 2021 Texas Superfinals.
Training Students Around the World
Since 2016, chess coach Grandmaster Ulvi Bajarani has worked with students at every level — from beginners to elite professionals. His students include top Grandmasters such as GM Nijat Abasov, a World Cup semifinalist, and GM Vasif Durarbayli, a consistent international competitor. Furthermore, rising stars like Can Isik, a city co-champion in the U.S., and Nathan Sun, an interschool champion in New Zealand, demonstrate the effectiveness of his coaching.
Author, Educator, and Mentor
In addition to coaching, Ulvi is a passionate author. He has written or contributed to nearly 80 books covering tactics, openings, endgames, strategy, and chess psychology. Moreover, he teaches in English, Russian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish — making high-level chess instruction available worldwide.
Your Path to Chess Success Starts Here
At Azeri Chess Academy, Grandmaster Ulvi Bajarani helps students unlock their full chess potential. As a result, they gain confidence, improve their ratings, and achieve their competitive goals — all with expert support tailored to their needs.