November 12, 2026
Russian Grandmaster (2008). Best results: Zalakaros Open 1996, 1-2nd; Vorontezh Open 2005, 2-8th; Gubernator Ugra Cup 2006, 1-4th; Ural championship 2007, 3rd; Gubernator Ugra Cup 2007, 1st; Vorontezh Open 2008, 2-7th; Czech Open 2008, 2-8th. Best ELO: 2596 in 2008.
U.S. Grandmaster (2008). At 10 years and 176 days old, Bhat became the youngest U.S. Master. At the age of 15 years and 10 months, Bhat became an International Master, at the time the youngest ever in U.S. history. Vinay is a graduate from University of California, Berkeley. Best results: Mike Franett Memorial (USA) 2005,
Russian grandmaster (1950), 6th World Champion, Honored Sport Master. Mikhail learned chess rather late, at the age of 12. Between 1923 and 1927 he got the necessary knowledge to improve his technique of play. During that period, Botvinnik learned to analyze and comment chess games, studied chess history, studies and theory development. In 1925 in
Serbian Grandmaster (2009). Best result: Serbian championship 2002, 3-4 th. He plays mostly team championships in Serbia and Montenegro. A participant in the European Team Championship in 2009. Best ELO: 2532 in 2009.
Serbian Grandmaster (2008). Vice champion of Serbia 2010. Best results: Podgorica 2007, 1st-2nd; Nis Mediana 2008, 2nd; Serbian championship 2008, 3rd; Vojvodina championship 2009, 1st-3rd, Vojvodina championship 2011, 1st. Best ELO: 2569 in 2010.
German Grandmaster (1951) born in Kiev. He studied theology, then moved to agriculture in the Polytechnic Institute of Kiev. His first main chess result was the 4th place in 1910 Masters Tournament of Warsaw won by Akiba Rubinstein. Two years later he finished second in the All Russia Amateur Chess Tournament. In 1914, he became
German Grandmaster (2007). German U12 Champion in 2002 and U14 Champion in 2005. Best results: 1st at Neckar Open 2008, 1st; Zurich Open 2008, 1-5th; Zurich Weihnachtsopen Master 2010, 1-7th; Budapest FS04 2011, 1st. A participant in the 2010 Olympiad. Best ELO: 2539 in 2010.
German Grandmaster (1997) born in Ukraine. Ukrainian Champion in 2001. Best results: Azov 1993, 3rd; Krasnodar 1995, 3rd; Cherkessk 1997, 2nd; Dieren Open 1998, 2nd; Golden Cleopatra 1999, 2ndVAM Hoogeveen 1999, 1-2nd ; Tanta Open 1999, 1st, Golden Cleopatra 2000, 1st; Zadar Open 2000, 3rd; Bergen Open 2002, 1st ; Kavala Open 2002, 1st; Rhode
U.S. Grandmaster (1986), graduated from Yale University with a History degree. At the age of 13 he broke Bobby Fischer’s record for becoming the youngest US Master up to that time. Winner of the National Elementary (1976), Junior High School (1978), and High School Championships (1980, 1981), US Junior Championship (1980 and 1982), US Open
Filipino Grandmaster (2009) living in USA. Twice Asian Junior champion in 1989 and 1990, former World Junior third placer in 1991. Best results: Cebu GM 1992, 3rd;Jack Collins GM (USA) 2000, 2nd; Copper State International, 4th. A participant in three Olympiads between 1988 and 1992. Best ELO: 2518 in 2009.
