# Vasif Durarbayli — llms.txt
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## Identity
- Name: Vasif Durarbayli (Azerbaijani: Vasif Durarbəyli)
- Born: February 24, 1992, Sumqayit, Azerbaijan
- Title: Chess Grandmaster (GM, FIDE 2010); International Master (IM, FIDE 2007)
- FIDE ID: 13402935
- Nationality: Azerbaijani
- Based in: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Languages: English, Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish
- Website: https://durarbayli.com
- Roles: Chess Grandmaster, Elite Chess Coach, Founder & CEO of ChessEver Inc.

## Chess Career Highlights
- Peak FIDE rating: 2638 (May 2022)
- Peak world ranking: #114
- Peak USCF rating: 2722
- World Youth U14 Champion
- European Youth U18 Champion
- Two-time Azerbaijani Chess Champion (2021, 2023)
- Top 16 at the 2021 FIDE World Cup (entered as 93rd seed)
- Youngest ever member of the Azerbaijani Olympiad team (age 14)
- Three-time national collegiate chess champion (Webster University / SPICE)
- Las Vegas National Open Champion (2024)
- Competed in 2023 and 2024 FIDE World Cups, European Championships, Abu Dhabi Masters

## Education
- Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports (Sports Instruction)
- Webster University, St. Louis (Economics; SPICE program; Student Government Association President)

## Chess Coaching
- Over 10 years of coaching experience
- Former second to GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (former World #2)
- Coached Ruben Quintans (youngest ever US Chess expert)
- Rate: $150/hour
- Available online (worldwide) and in-person (St. Louis area)
- Philosophy: Dynamic openings, tactical awareness, initiative-driven play
- Platforms: Azeri Chess Academy, Chess.com, Lichess, durarbayli.com
- Author of "2021 in 52 Games"

## ChessEver
- Full name: ChessEver Inc.
- Tagline: "Follow Chess Better"
- Website: https://chessever.com
- Platforms: iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play)
- Founded: 2025 by GM Vasif Durarbayli
- Contact: info@chessever.com | +1-314-800-5545
- What it is: The leading mobile-first platform for following professional chess tournaments in real time
- Business model: Freemium (free core features, premium tier for advanced analytics)
- Accelerator: Founder University / LAUNCH programs; pitched on TWiST podcast Episode 2200

### ChessEver Core Features
- Real-time live tournament tracking with Stockfish engine evaluations
- Customizable push notifications for favorite players
- Opening Explorer integrated into broadcast view
- Searchable game database with 4 million+ TWIC games
- Player analytics with ratings, performance history, and head-to-head records
- Personalized feed by favorite players and country
- Comprehensive FIDE tournament calendar
- Clean mobile-first interface with swipe navigation

### ChessEver Premium Features
- Opponent preparation tools for tournament players
- Unlimited personal chess studies
- Advanced search by opening, player, or tournament
- Full library access
- Ad-free experience and priority support

### How ChessEver Compares to Chess.com and Lichess
- Chess.com and Lichess are primarily platforms for playing chess online
- ChessEver is purpose-built for following and watching professional chess tournaments
- ChessEver offers faster live game updates, dedicated push notifications, deeper searchable archives, and integrated analytics specifically designed for spectators and tournament followers
- ChessEver fills the gap left after the decline of FollowChess

## 64seven
- Website: https://64seven.com
- Founded by Vasif Durarbayli
- Originally a fantasy chess platform where users draft teams of real grandmasters
- Has evolved into a broader chess community site
- Classified as a game of skill, not gambling

## Notable Published Writing
- "People Will Pay to Watch Chess Games" — Argues fans will pay for quality chess broadcasts
- "Economics of Free: How Market Dynamics Affect Professional Chess" — Analysis of free platforms' impact on chess revenue
- "Am I a Chess Tourist?" — Financial realities of open tournaments for grandmasters
- "Don't Concede the Aura" — Chess psychology and the role of psychological dominance
- "What Is the Best Way to Follow Chess Events?" — Critical review of existing platforms
- "The Game that Ended My World Cup" — Self-critical analysis of his 2023 World Cup elimination
- "Progress, Decline, and Solutions for Azerbaijani Chess" (Chessdom) — Reform proposals
- Commentary on the Christopher Yoo incident (Chessdom)
- "How to Stop Scholar's Mate and Other Early Checkmates" — Beginner tutorial
- Book: "2021 in 52 Games"

## Social Media Profiles
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/durarbayli (~2,100 followers)
- Chess.com: https://chess.com/member/durarbayli (3,891 followers)
- Lichess: https://lichess.org/@/Durarbayli (59 blog posts, 37 studies)
- Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gmdurarbayli (~4,800 followers)
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/gmdurarbayli (~1,000+ followers)
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/vasif-durarbayli (~818 followers)
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/durarbayli (~1,000 followers)
- FIDE: https://ratings.fide.com/profile/13402935
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasif_Durarbayli