Russian Grandmaster (2001). Coach. European Champion in 2011.
Best results: Linares Open 2001; Kiev 2001, 1st-3nd; Russian championship, 2001, 3rd-5th; Misr (IRI) 2004, 2nd; Czech Open 2005, 2nd; Abu Dhabi Open 2006, 3rd; Rodhe Open 2007, 1st-3nd; Rodhe Open 2009, 1st-3rd; Russian championship 2010, 7th-8th. A Participant in the 2011 World Cup.
Former second to Levon Aronian for few years, he is now working with Ian Nepomniachtchi and the Russian Chess Federation.
Russian Grandmaster (2001). Coach. European Champion in 2011.