Smirin Ilia (21.01.1968)

Israeli Grandmaster born in Belarus. Israeli Champion in 1992 and 1999, vice champion in 2008.

Best results: won or shared first at Sverdlovsk 1987, Saltjöbaden and Daugavplis 1989, Gausdal 1990, Komotini and Tel Aviv 1992, New York Open 2000, Burgas 1994, Las Palmas 1993, Olso 1994 and Vienna Open 1994, Las Vegas 1997 and Paris Open 1997, Los Angeles 2000, Croatia Zonal and US Continental Open 2000, Dos Hermanas and World Open 2001, Foxwood Open and Biel 2002, World Open and Foxwood Open 2003 and 2006, Ashdod 2004, Acropolis 2007 and 2008, Ma’alot-Tarshiha 2008.

A member of the national team since 1994, he won two team silver medals and one gold for the best individual result at board two. A participant in the 1999; 2000 and 2001 World Championships.

Peak rating: 2702 in 2001, he was then ranked the 13th best world player.