In Russia at all times were very strongchess players. World champions have become our athletes many times. Now this sport is still popular. They begin to engage children from 2-3 years old and achieve good results by the age of 6.
The first famous chess players in Russia
What is the name of the first person who broughtchess into the country is not exactly known. It is assumed that it was a merchant who traveled to different countries for the goods. This happened in the 9th century, and already at the beginning of XII not only nobles, but also ordinary workers played this game.
The first who laid the basic rules of the schoolchess in Russia, was Alexander Petrov. Thus, he brought the game to a new level. It happened in the XIX century. The "Russian" debut is the creation of this particular chess player.
Petrov published several books on the leadership and lessons of the game of chess. Pushkin himself had several such books in his library. They were a welcome gift in any home.
The next who glorified the country in this areabecame Michael Chigorin. He fought in tournaments with the best players in the world from London and twice found himself on the verge of winning. It was this athlete who rallied chess players throughout Russia and brought the game to the state level.
World champions
The first winner on the world stage of the game inchess became Alexander Alekhin. Many Russian chess players are still equal to its results. This athlete has been 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 athlete confirmed his leadership for another 7 years and died in 1946 at the chess table.
The next undisputed champion was AnatolyKarpov. He had to fight not only at the chess table, but also in diplomatic battles. The famous chess player has written many books for future athletes and fans of this game.
Garry Kasparov is a symbol of this kindsports in our country. He won his title in 22 years. The athlete became the founder of his own federation in this kind of competition. Some Russian chess players still consider him an unbeatable champion all over the world.
The latest at the moment the world champion was in2006, Vladimir Kramnik. He won the victory is very difficult. After a victory in the World Tournament, they even tried to accuse him of conspiring with agents of the special services.
All famous chess players of Russia glorifiedcountry in the international arena. They are still idols of young athletes. The most famous Russian chess players are in the following list of winners.
Russian chess rating
Эту статистику ведут на основании результатов как official matches inside and outside the country. Depending on the place occupied and points earned, chess players are assigned points, which determine the place in the rating. Now the leaderboard looks like this:
- Garry Kasparov.
- Vladimir Kramnik.
- Alexander Morozevich.
- Peter Svidler.
- Evgeny Bareev.
- Alexander Greshchuk.
- Alexey Dreev.
- Sergey Rublevsky.
- Anatoly Karpov.
- Vladimir Malakhov.
At the moment, athletes are leaders in this sport. Places may vary depending on the results of the tournaments.
New generation
Young Russian chess players achieve good results.results at the international level. Very high hopes gives Karyakin Sergey Alexandrovich. In the Elo world ranking, he occupies the 5th position with 2,772 points. This athlete is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest grandmaster - he achieved this result in almost 13 years. He is predicted of a successful future in chess sport. There is every reason to believe that with such a pace a young man in a few years can become another world champion.
Rating of Russian chess players is gradually growingyoung athletes. For example, Grischuk Alexander Igorevich is a champion in the category of blitz games of chess. He participated in the national team team at the Olympics and brilliantly played in blitz tournaments. His fast game rating is currently the highest.
Great hope was given by a young athleteAlexander Bukavshin. In his 20 years he had numerous victories in international tournaments. He was described as a smart and cunning player with his own style. But, unfortunately, a young chess player recently died of a stroke right at a sports camp.
Women in this sport
Alexandra Kosteniuk - a bright representativeamong chess players. She is the women's world champion. Kosteniuk won European competitions many times and played in the Russian national team at the Olympics.
The next in the ranking is Ekaterina Lagno.She is also a grandmaster and has won many prizes in international tournaments. In third place is Alexander Garyachkina. This is still a very young chess player, but promising. Behind her, there are already enough victories at European and international level among young men.
