Russian Grandmaster (1997). Studied medicine. Graduated from the business school of Duke University (USA). Coach. Won or shared first in St. Petersburg Open 1998, Havana-Capablanca 2000, Bergen 2000, Lausanne Open 2000, Dakha 200. Coach of the Russian Women’s national team since 1998-2002.
Best ELO: 2569 in 1999. Alexander retired from chess in 2002 and works in finance since 2001.
