Ukrainian Grandmaster and FIDE Senior Trainer coached by Vaisman. Graduated in Physical and Sport. Ukrainian champion U16 and 20 in 1996.
Best results: won or shared first at the Russian Cup in Tula 1999, Alushta 2001. Dubai Open 2002, Le Touquet Open 2003, Mulhouse GM 2004, shared second at Capelle la Grande 2006. He is currently playing only club games in Germany and Belgium.