Rustam Kasimdzhanov
Uzbek chess grandmaster
Rustam Kasimdzhanov is an Uzbek chess grandmaster and former FIDE World Champion. He was Asian champion in 1998.
In addition to his tournament play, Kasimdzhanov was a longtime second to Viswanathan Anand, including during the 2008, 2010 and 2012... Wikipedia
Born: 1979 (age 44 years), Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Peak rating: 2715 (May 2015)
Ranking: No. 48 (April 2024)
World Champion: 2004–05 (FIDE)