Volkov Sergey (07.02.1974)

Russian Grandmaster (1998). Graduated in economics. Coach. Russian Champion 2000, Russian U20 Vice Champion. Bronze medal in the European Individual 2002 and 2008. Won or shared first in Minsk 1996, Kstovo 1997, St. Petersburg and Kranodar Open 1998, Krasnogorsk 1999, Chigorin Memorial St. Petersburg 1999, Biel (rapid) 1999, Russia Cup 2000, Antalya and Korintos 2002, Riton Cup 2004-05, Isle of Man 2006. Lost matches 2-0 vs Shredder 7 and Deep Fritz in 2003. Has participated in the 2000 World Championship and was a member of Russia II in the 1998 Olympiad. Runs a chess school in Saransk. Best ELO: 2659 in 2007.