Uzbek Chess Grandmaster (2009) is born in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Best results: AICF Golden Jubilee 2002, tied 1st; Tashkent international chess tournament 1992, tied 2nd; Schwerin Open 1997, 2nd; Abu Dhabi 2000, 2nd; Madras Open 2004, 1st; Bandar Seri Begawan Open, 1st; Chittagong international tournament 2015, 1st; Inarkiyev Cup 2019, 1st;
He represented Uzbekistan National Team at the Chess Olympiads (1996, 2002) and the Asia Team Chess Championships (1993 – team silver medal, 1999 – team gold medal, 2003); World Team Chess Championships (1993, 2001)