Aleksandr Shevchenko (Russian: Александр Шевченко; born 1992) is a Russian chess grandmaster. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2014. Shevchenko’s peak FIDE rating of 2679 was recorded in the July 2023 rating list. He has competed in a number of national and international tournaments, including the Russian Chess Championship cycles and the FIDE World Cup.
Early life and education
Shevchenko was born in 1992 in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. Details regarding his early chess education and formative years are not extensively documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Chess career
- Grandmaster title: Earned in 2014 after fulfilling the required norms and rating threshold.
- Peak rating: 2679 (July 2023).
- Tournament participation: Shevchenko has taken part in the Russian Higher League, the Moscow Open, and other prominent events on the international circuit. Specific tournament victories and placements are recorded in FIDE’s official tournament archives, though comprehensive summaries are not uniformly present in mainstream encyclopedic references.
Playing style
Analyses of Shevchenko’s games indicate a preference for dynamic, tactical play, with frequent use of open Sicilian structures and active piece placement.
Current status
As of the latest available data (2024), Aleksandr Shevchenko remains an active competitor on the professional chess circuit, regularly participating in tournaments across Europe and Russia.
Note: While Aleksandr Shevchenko is a recognized figure within the chess community, detailed biographical information beyond his title, rating, and tournament participation is limited in widely accessible encyclopedic sources.
