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Alexander Ipatov (born on July 16, 1993, in Lviv, Ukraine) is an International Chess Grandmaster; he has represented multiple countries in his career to date; he currently represents Turkey. At the age of four, his father taught him how to play chess. By the age of six, his mother brought him to the local chess club. His first real success in competition play came in 2003 after only four years of training. In March 2003, he became the vice-champion of Ukraine U10, giving him the right to participate in the U10, which took place in Greece. In the WYCC U10, Alexander finished in 11th place; 133 players competed in the tournament. In 2007, Alexander once again became the vice-champion of Ukraine U14, earning him the right to represent Ukraine in the World Youth Chess Championship U14 in Turkey, where he finished in 8th place, entering the top 10. 2008 would become one of the most successful years in his career, to date. In one year, Alexander’s increased by 207 points. He would become vice-champion twice for Ukraine; placing second in the U16 and U20 (at the age of 14!). Also in 2008, Alexander earned the titles of National Master and International Master. From January 2009 to February 2012, Alexander represented Spain. In 2011, he achieved one of the most significant performances in his career: He received 3rd place in the International Chess Open of Cappelle-la-Grande, where he participated with 573 players, 85 of those competing in this tournament were Grandmasters. Since February 2012, Alexander Ipatov has represented the Turkish Chess Federation. In August 2012, he became the FIDE World Junior Chess Champion, giving him the right to participate in the 2013 World Cup. He was also a participant for the Turkish National Team in the 2012 World Chess Olympiad. In February 2013, he took the bronze medal in the Turkish National Chess Championship. In addition to his impressive chess career, Alexander is currently studying at the Yaroslav the Wise National Law Academy of Ukraine in Kharkiv. Alexander is multilingual, and is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish and English. He is also a big fan of FC Barcelona. Alexander Ipatov is currently playing for Spanish, German, Turkish, Serbian, French and Ukrainian chess clubs:
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CLUBS

2012 – Bois Colombes (France)

2012 - Niş (Serbia)

2011 – İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Spor Kulübü (Turkey)

2011 – SK Turm Emsdetten (Germany)

2010 – Law Academy Chess Club (Ukraine)

2007 – Club d’Escacs Barberà (Spain)