Baadur Jobava

Early Career

• Grandmaster Title: Jobava became a grandmaster in 2002, making him one of the youngest players to achieve this title. His early career was marked by several significant victories in local and international tournaments.

European Championship

• Jobava won the European Championship in 2003, defeating many high-ranking players and establishing himself as a formidable competitor on the international stage.

World Cup

• Jobava has competed in the Chess World Cup multiple times, reaching the quarterfinals in 2007 and semifinals in 2014. 
  Individual Awards: Over the course of his career, Jobava has won several individual awards, including Georgian Chess Player of the Year.

Georgian National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for the Georgian National Team in 2000.

Achievements:

• European Team Championships: Winner in 2003 and 2007.
• Jobava has represented Georgia in numerous Chess Olympiads and holds an impressive record.

• Style: Known for his imaginative and unorthodox style of play, Jobava has a reputation for being an aggressive and unpredictable player.
• Ranking: Jobava has consistently been ranked among the top chess players in the world and remains a highly respected figure in the chess community.

• Family: Jobava is married and has two children.
• Teaching: Besides playing, Jobava is also involved in teaching chess and nurturing young talent in Georgia.

• Baadur Jobava is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous achievements but also for his unique style of play and contribution to chess. His impact on the sport and his status as an icon extend beyond the board, inspiring millions of chess enthusiasts around the world.

European Championship:

• Winner in 2003

World Cup:

• Semifinalist in 2014

Georgian Chess Player of the Year:

• Multiple times winner

Grandmaster Title:

• Achieved at the age of 19

Baadur Jobava is a Georgian professional chess player, born on November 26, 1983, in Tbilisi, Georgia. He is widely regarded as one of the top chess players in the world. Jobava began his professional career in the early 2000s and has since achieved numerous victories in various high-level tournaments.

Jobava is known for his imaginative and unorthodox style of play. He has won numerous individual awards, including the European Championship in 2003, and holds multiple records, such as achieving the Grandmaster title at the age of 19.

Off the board, Jobava is also recognized for his contributions to the chess community, teaching and inspiring the next generation of chess players.