Khismatullin Denis (28.12.1984)

Russian Grandmaster (2004) who won the silver medal at the World U16 in 2000 and was World University Champion in 2004 (shared). Second of Jakovenko and Karjakin in 2018.

Best results: first or shared first at Privolzhsky 2005, Vladimir Open 2005, Voronezh Open 2006 and 2010, Izmailov’s Memorial 2008 (RUS), Gubernators Cup Ugra 2009; Memorial Izmailov Petr Memorial (RUS) 2011; Botvinnik Memorial 2011 (RUS); Chigorin Memorial 2013, Ugra Governor’s Cup 2013; Russian Rapid Grand Prix in Khanty-Mansiysk; Ugra Governor’s Cup 2016.  Also, Nezhmetdinov Memorial 2006, 2^nd; 53^rd Russian Championship 1^st league 2006, 2-8^th; Russian Championship final 2006, 5-7^th

Denis was awarded an individual gold medal for the best result at board six at the 2011 European Club Cup.

Peak rating: 2714 in 2014.