Solodovnichenko Yuri (08.02.1978)

Ukrainian Granamaster 2007. Graduated from the University of Kherson as mechanical engineer and economist.

Best results: Intl.Schwarzwald-Meiste (GER) 2003, 1^st; Rudnik Open (POL) 2003, 1^st; Sbastopol 2004, 1^st; Hyeres Open (FRA) 2005, 1^st; Klaus Junge Open (GER) 2005, 1^st; Napoli in 2005, 2^nd; Rochefort (FRA) Open 2005, 1^st; Voronezh Master Open 2006, 2^nd-8^th; Chambery Open (FRA) 2006, 1^st; Rodatyshi (UKR) 2007, 1^st; Panevezys Open (LTU) 2008, 1^st; V. Mukhamedzhianov Memorial 2008, 1^st; Cutro 2008, 1^st; Albacete Open 2008, 1^st-2^nd; Limburg Open 2009, 1-3^rd; Fourmies Open 2009, 1^st; Stuttgart championship 2010, 1-2^st; Metz Open 2011, 1^st; Créon Open 2011, 1^st; Bergamo Open 2009 and 2011, 1-2^st; Rome Barclays 2011, 1^st; Padova Open 2001, 1-2^st.

Best ELO: 2629 in 2011.