How old is Alexander Grischuk?

Alexander Grischuk is a chess grandmaster and one of the most accomplished players of his generation. Born in 1983 in Moscow, he began competing in chess tournaments at the age of nine and quickly demonstrated remarkable talent. By the late 1990s, Grischuk had won several international championships and earned the title of FIDE Master.

In the 2000s, he made his mark on the world stage with strong performances in the World Chess Championship and the FIDE World Cup, where he placed fifth in 2005. A key member of the Russian national team, Grischuk has helped secure multiple medals at Chess Olympiads, including two team golds, as well as silver and bronze medals. Renowned for his exceptional skill in blitz chess, he has been widely regarded as one of the best in the discipline.

Alexander Grischuk reached his peak rating in the spring of 2014, when he was ranked second in the world. As of now, he holds the ninth position in the FIDE world rankings. He is married to Ukrainian chess grandmaster Natalia Zhukova, making them one of the sport’s most talented power couples. For more information about Alexander Grischuk's performance in the world of chess please visit chessdata.net

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