Sergei Rublevsky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sergei Vladimirovich Rublevsky |
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| Full name | Сергей Владимирович Рублевский |
| Country |  Soviet Union (until 1991) Russia (since 1992) |
| Born | October 15, 1974 Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Title | Grandmaster (1994) |
| FIDE rating | 2651 (June 2025) |
| Peak rating | 2706 (November 2013) |
| Peak ranking | No. 12 (July 1998) |
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Sergei Vladimirovich Rublevsky (Russian: Сергей Владимирович Рублевский) is a famous Russian chess player. He was born on October 15, 1974. He earned the highest title in chess, Grandmaster, in 1994.
Sergei Rublevsky is known for his strong play and has achieved many important victories in his career. He has also become a respected coach, helping new generations of chess players.
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Early Life and Chess Achievements
Sergei Rublevsky was born in Kurgan, a city in Russia. He started playing chess at a young age and quickly showed great talent.
He has won four gold medals with his team at the Chess Olympiads, which are like the Olympic Games for chess. He also won a bronze medal for his individual performance.
In 2004, Sergei won the important Aeroflot Open chess tournament. A year later, in 2005, he became the Russian chess champion. He won the Russian Superfinal in Moscow, finishing ahead of other top players like Dmitry Jakovenko and Alexander Morozevich.
World Championship Journey
In 2005, Sergei Rublevsky finished in the top 10 at the FIDE World Cup. This success allowed him to play in the Candidates Tournament in 2007. This tournament was a step towards competing for the FIDE World Chess Championship 2007.
In the first round, he played against Ruslan Ponomariov and won the match. In the next round, he faced Alexander Grischuk. Their match was very close and ended in a tie. However, Grischuk won the tie-breaking rapid games, which meant Rublevsky was out of the championship.
Coaching Career
In recent years, Sergei Rublevsky has spent more time coaching. He works with many top chess players, including both experienced grandmasters and young, rising stars. He shares his knowledge and experience to help them improve their game.
Playing Style
Sergei Rublevsky is known for his aggressive and tactical playing style. When he plays with the white pieces, he almost always starts with the move 1.e4. This opening is very popular and often leads to exciting games.
With the black pieces, he often uses the Sicilian Defence against 1.e4. When his opponent starts with 1.d4, he usually plays the Queen's Gambit Accepted or the Slav Defense. These openings show his preference for active and solid positions.
Honours and Awards
Sergei Rublevsky has received several awards for his contributions to chess and his country:
- He was awarded the
Order of Friendship on April 11, 2024. This is a high honor in Russia.
- He was named an on February 5, 2019. This award recognizes his importance to his home region.
See also
In Spanish: Serguéi Rubliovski para niños
