Cheparinov Ivan (26.11.1986)

Cheparinov 2016 2Georgian Grandmaster born in Bulgaria. Bulgarian Champion in 2004, 2005 and 2018. The second of Veselin Topalov for few years. Since 2018 he represents the Georgia chess federation.

Best results: won or shared first at Pamplona Open 2003, XV Villa de Roquetas, Dr Rey Ardrid Memorial 2004, Tiendas Upi Magistral 2004, Maestro Rodrigo Memorial 2004, Ayuntam de Ortigueira 2004, Anibal Open 2005, Essent Open 2006, Morelia Open 2007, European individual championship (1-6th), Sigeman and co. 2007, Torneo Cerrado Magistral Ruy Lopez 2010, Albena Open 2011, Politiken Cup 2012 and Gibraltar 2014.

Quarter-finalist at the 2007 World Cup, he is also a member of the national team since 2004.

Peak rating: 2713 in 2008.