Kovchan Alexander (21.10.1983)

Ukrainian Grandmaster, Ukraine U16 Champion in 1999 and Ukrainian U18 Champion in 2001. Kovchan was many times a Ukrainian representative in World and European Youth Festivals.

Best results: Chigorin Memorial 2002, 2^nd; Brno GM 2004, 1^st; Bansque Open 2006, 1^st; Independence Cup Kiev 2008, 1^st and Ghent Open 2009, 1^st, Alushta Summer 2009, 1^st; Provincia di Fermo 2009, 1-4^th; Rector Cup (UKR) 2011, 2; Groningen Open 2011, 1-2^nd  

Best ELO: 2595 in 2009.