Alexander Morozevich

World rank: No. 60 (October 2026)
Rating: 2654
Peak rating: 2788 (July 2008)
Title: Grandmaster (1994)
Federation: Russia
Born: July 18, 1977, Moscow, Russia (age 49)
FIDE ID: 4116992

A Russian grandmaster known for an aggressive and unusual style. Morozevich reached No. 2 in the world in July 2008, with a peak of 2788.

He played the 2005 and 2007 World Championship tournaments, won the Russian championship twice, and won Olympiad gold with Russia three times in a row.

His tournament record includes several wins each at Melody Amber and Biel.

Career highlights

World No. 2 in July 2008, with a peak of 2788
Played the 2005 and 2007 World Championship tournaments
Olympiad gold with Russia in 1998, 2000 and 2002
Won Melody Amber and Biel several times each

Titles

Biel Chess Festival: 2003, 2004, 2006

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Profile last reviewed September 29, 2026. Ratings update monthly from FIDE.