Malakhatko Vadim (22.03.1977)

Belgium Grandmaster born in Ukraine and resident of Belgium since 2005. European Rapid Championship silver medalist in 2006.

Best results: won or shared first in Kiev 1999, Krakow Open 1999, Kiev GM 2001, Sozina, Bergamo, Pic d’ Anie Open, Condom Open (FRA) 2004, Kiev championship 2004, Bad Zwesten 2005, Dresden Open 2005, Hilton Basle 2006 and 2007, Politiken Cup 2006 and 2007, Hastings 2007/2008, Panevezys Open 2008, Rhone Open (FRA) 2008, North Sea Cup 2008, Arcapita Open 2009, Cannes Pierre et Vacances Open 2010, Gocher Open (GER) 2010, Balagne Open 2011, Baden Baden Sommer Open 2011, Faaker See Open 2011, 2016 and 2017, Kieler Open 2014, Chefchaouen Open 2017, Bodensee Open 2017, Baghdad Open 2017.

A participant in the 2000 Olympiad with the Ukrainian team which received a team bronze medal. He was a member of the gold medal-winning Ukrainian team at the 2001 World Team Chess Championship. A participant in the 2001 World Championship.

He is married with WGM Anna Zozulia.
Peak rating: 2633 in 2008.