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Georgian Grandmaster (2002). World U10 Vice-Champion in 1995. Best results: Winner or shared first at Acropolis 2006, Banyoles Open 2007, Aigialea Open 2009, Figueres Open 2010, Barbera del Valles Open 2011, Sant Marti Open 2011, Miquel Mas Open 2011, Barbera International Open (2011), Sant Marti International Open (2011), Sabadell International Opens in 2012 and 2015,

Ukrainian Grandmaster (2000) born in Russia. Graduated in law from Kharkov University. A member of the national team which won the 2004 and 2010 Olympiads. Silver medalist at the European U18 in 1998, silver medal at the World Youth U16 in 1996. Silver medalist at the Ukrainian U20 in 1998 and 1999. Winner or shared

Slovenian Grandmaster (1990). FIDE Senior Trainer (2004). Organizer. Best results: Vasaj Pirc Memorial 1989, 3rd; Vasja Pirc Mem. 1993, 1st; Ptuj 2000, 2nd, Graz Open 2008, 2nd; Graz Open 2010, 1st. A participant in six Olympiads between 1992 and 2002. Best ELO: 2536 in 2011.

Ukrainian Grandmaster. Ukraine Champion in 2003 and in 2008. Won or shared first in Kocise Open 1997, Budapest Zuglo 1999, Krakow Open 2000, Alushta 2002, Travemuende Open 2004, Bad Wiessee 2004, Istanbul Festival 2004, Izmir Open 2006, Minsk Inautomarket 2006, Capelle la Grande 2007, Bucharest Romgaz Open 2008, Brugse Meester 2009, Mayors Cup Mumbai 2009,

Serbian Grandmaster (honorary title received in 1990). Second to Svetozar Gligoric, Ljubomir Ljubojevic and coach of the Yugoslav team. Yugoslav Champion in 1962. Minic won various medals from Olympiads and European team Championships. Best results: Praia da Rocha zt 1969, 1st; Belgrad 1968, 2nd. Best ELO: 2470 in 1977.

Armenian Grandmaster. Honoured Master of Sport of the Republic of Armenia. The last Soviet Champion (1991), Armenian Champion in 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2004 and 2006. Soviet U20 Champion in 1990. Best results: Candas Open 1992, 1st; Paris APSAP 1994, 1st; New York Open 1998, Linares Open 1999, 1st; Yerevan Zonal 2000, 2nd; Batumi Open

Serbian Grandmaster (2008). Best results: Belgrade Trophy 2006, 1st-4th; Sabjer Memorial 2006, 2nd; Sozina (MNE) 2007, 1st; Dubrovnik Open, 2008, 2nd; Zupanja Open 2008, 1st-4th; Paleochora Open (GRE) 2008, 1st-8th; Croatian Open 2008, 2nd-5th, Central Serbia championship 2011, 2nd-3rd. Best ELO: 2564 in 2009.

Serbian Grandmaster (1993) who lived for some time in Greece. World U20 Champion in 1993. Won or shared first at Malmoe 1998, Verona 2000 (with 7/7), Korinthos 2001, Imperia Open and Cap D’ Agde Open 2003, Liechtenstein Open 2003, Belfort 2003, Reggio Emilia 2004, Genova 2004, Tempio Pausania 2004, Montecatini in 2004, Cannes Open 2004,

Alexander Alekhine, considered by many the greatest chess master in the history of the game. Born in Moscow, Alekhine learned his moves from his mother very early on in his childhood; at the age of 9 he was proficient enough to take up blindfold play, inspired by one of the Pillsbury’s impressive exhibitions in Moscow.

Russian Grandmaster (2007). Best results: Belyaev Memorial 2003, 1-2nd; Tatarstan Championship 2005, 1st, Nezhmetdinov Memorial (RUS) 2006, 1st; Aeroflot Open II 2007, 1st; Aratovsky Memorial (RUS) in 2007, 2-10th; Nezhmetdinov Memorial in 2007, 2-6th; Golub Cup (RUS) in 2007, 1st; Aeroflot A2 2009, 1st. Retired from international chess since 2010. Peak rating: 2561 in 2007.