FIDE CHESS PROFILE
Nurgyul Salimova
Federation
FIDE title
B-Year
FIDE ID
Bulgaria
IMWG
2003
2915138
2449
standard
2394
rapid
2293
blitz
World rank
World (all players):
World (active players):
Female (active players):
1620
1104
28
National Rank BUL
National (all players):
National (active players):
Female (active players):
19
11
1
Continent Rank Europe
Rank (all players):
Rank (active players):
Female (active players):
932
681
14
FIDE Titles (year)
International Master (IM)
2019
FIDE Master (FM)
2017
Woman Grandmaster (WGM)
2019
Woman International Master (WIM)
2018
Rating Progress Chart
Biography
Nurgyul Salimova, born on June 2, 2003, is a rising talent from Bulgaria who burst onto the elite chess scene by reaching the final of the 2023 FIDE World Cup [...]
Nurgyul Salimova
Nurgyul Salimova, born on June 2, 2003, is a rising talent from Bulgaria who burst onto the elite chess scene by reaching the final of the 2023 FIDE World Cup, defeating several experienced IMs and GMs along the way. Despite losing to Goryachkina in the final, her silver medal earned her spots in both the 2024 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament and the 2024-2025 Women’s Grand Prix. Known for her dynamic and attacking style, Salimova frequently employs sharp tactical lines and takes calculated risks to gain an advantage. Her consistent performances indicate a bright future, and the chess world eagerly anticipates her continued development.