Ulvi Bajarani
Grandmaster (GM)
About the Coach
Azerbaijan Champion (2014), Texas Superfinals Champion (2021). Over 25 years of playing experience, with coaching since 2016 in openings, tactics, positional play, endgames, and chess psychology.
Chess Coaching with GM Ulvi Bajarani
Grandmaster Ulvi Bajarani is the founder of Azeri Chess Academy and offers private chess lessons in Houston and online. Coaching is tailored to your playing level and goals, from building fundamentals to preparing for tournaments. Ulvi brings over 25 years of playing experience and has coached students since 2016.
Over 25 Years of Playing Experience
Grandmaster Ulvi Bajarani earned his title in 2013 and has more than 25 years of playing experience. His coaching combines competitive experience with personalized feedback to help students understand their decisions and identify areas for improvement.
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
Ulvi’s publishing work includes 28 English-language books as an author or coauthor and contributions to 10 additional English-language books. Including translated editions and Azerbaijani-language books, his work spans nearly 80 publications covering tactics, openings, endgames, strategy, and chess psychology. He teaches in English, Russian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish.
Lessons with Ulvi Bajarani
Tell Grandmaster Ulvi Bajarani about your current playing level, the areas you want to improve, and your tournament goals. This helps shape coaching around your needs. Use the red booking button to view lesson options and availability.