Born January 6, 1982; 25 years old. He has just completed his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics at the University of Texas. As an 18-year-old he surprised the chess world by nearly becoming Junior World Champion. Another amazing result was his silver medal at the first board of the 34st Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, scoring 8/10. This summer he will also be present in Dieren en Vlissingen.
Born January 6, 1982; 25 years old. He has just completed his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics at the University of Texas. As an 18-year-old he surprised the chess world by nearly becoming Junior World Champion. Another amazing result was his silver medal at the first board of the 34st Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, scoring 8/10. This summer he will also be present in Dieren en Vlissingen.