Russian chess players - pride of the country

In Russia at all times there were very strong chess players. Champions of the world were our athletes many times. Now this sport is still popular. They begin to deal with children from 2-3 years old and achieve good results by the age of 6.

The first known chess players in Russia

The name of the first person who brought chess to the country is not exactly known. It is assumed that this was a merchant who traveled to different countries for goods. This happened in the IX century, and already at the beginning of the XII this game was played not only by grandees, but also by ordinary workers.

The first who laid the basic rules of the school on chess in Russia was Alexander Petrov. Thus, he brought the game to a new level. This happened in the XIX century. "Russian" debut is the creation of this particular chess player.

Petrov published several books on the management and lessons of chess. Pushkin himself had several such books in his library. They were a welcome gift in any home.

Mikhail Chigorin became the next person to glorify the country in this sphere. He fought in tournaments with the best players in the world from London and twice found himself a step away from victory. It was this athlete who rallied the chess players all over Russia and brought the game to the state level.

Champions of the world

Alexander Alekhin became the first winner on the world stage of the game of chess. Many Russian chess players are still equal to its results. This athlete was preparing for his main tournament for about 13 years. During his lifetime, he was not defeated by anyone in the world. After the first victory, the sportsman confirmed his leadership for another 7 years and died in 1946 at the chess table.

The next undisputed champion was Anatoly Karpov. He had to fight not only at the chess table, but also in diplomatic battles. The famous chess player wrote many books for future athletes and fans of this game.

Garry Kasparov is a symbol of this sport in our country. He won his title at the age of 22. The athlete became the founder of his own federation in this kind of competition. Some Russian chess players still consider him to be an undefeated champion in the whole world.

The last at the moment the world champion was in 2006, Vladimir Kramnik. His victory was very difficult. He even tried after the victory in the World Tournament to be accused of conspiring with intelligence agents.

All the famous chess players of Russia glorified the country on the international arena. They are still the idols of young athletes. The most famous chess players of Russia are in the following list of winners.

Russian chess players rating

These statistics are based on the results of both official matches inside the country and beyond. Depending on the occupied place and earned points, chess players are awarded points that determine the place in the rating. Now the leaderboard looks like this:

1. Garry Kasparov.
2. Vladimir Kramnik.
3. Alexander Morozevich.
4. Peter Svidler.
5. Evgeny Bareyev.
6. Alexander Greschuk.
7. Alexey Dreev.
8. Sergey Rublevsky.
9. Anatoly Karpov.
10. Vladimir Malakhov.

At the moment, athletes are leaders in this sport. The places occupied can vary depending on the results of the tournaments held.

New generation

Young chess players of Russia achieve good results at the international level. Very high expectations are presented by Sergey Alexandrovich Karyakin. In the world ranking Elo he takes the 5th position with 2 772 points. This athlete is listed in the Guinness Book of Records, as the youngest grandmaster - he reached this result in almost 13 years. He is promised a successful future in chess. There is every reason to believe that at such a pace the young man in a few years can become the next world champion.

The rating of Russian chess players is gradually replenished by young athletes. For example, Grischuk Alexander Igorevich is a champion in the category of blitz games in chess. He participated in the national team at the Olympics and brilliantly performed in blitz tournaments. His rating for the fastest games at the moment is the highest.

Great expectations were presented by the young athlete Alexander Bukavshin. He in his 20 years had numerous victories in international tournaments. He was described as an intelligent and cunning player with his own style. But, unfortunately, the young chess player recently died of a stroke right at the sports camp.

Women in this sport

Alexandra Kosteniuk is a bright representative among chess players. She is the world champion among women's tournaments. Kosteniuk won many European competitions and competed in the Russian national team at the Olympic Games.

Next in the ranking is Ekaterina Lagno. She is also a grandmaster and has won many prizes at international tournaments. On the third place is Alexander Garyachkina. She is still a very young chess player, but very promising. Behind her, there are already enough victories at the European and international level among young men.