Dmitry Andreikin: Russian chess's quiet Candidate
- País
- 🇷🇺 Russia
- Título
- Gran Maestro (GM)
- Nacimiento
- 5 February 1990, Ryazan, Russia
- Estado
- activo
- ELO actual
- 2700 · jun 2026
- ELO máximo
- 2727 · ene 2015
Not every world title candidate needs headlines. Dmitry Andreikin qualified for the Candidates Tournament through solidity and technique, without making noise, proving that in modern chess reliability can be as valuable as brilliance.
Who is Andreikin
He was born on 5 February 1990 in Ryazan, Russia. He established himself as one of Russia’s best players and in 2013 won the FIDE World Cup, qualifying for the 2014 Candidates Tournament. In 2015 he reached his peak of 2727 ELO.
The discreet candidate
Andreikin isn’t the most spectacular player on the circuit, but he’s one of the most reliable. His technical solidity and preparation have kept him in the world top for more than a decade.
His chess DNA
In our chess DNA system, Andreikin represents the discreet technician profile: solidity and consistency as a foundation, with no obvious weaknesses. If your GM twin is Andreikin, your strength is reliability and the absence of weak points.
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Preguntas frecuentes
How did Andreikin reach the Candidates Tournament?
Andreikin qualified for the 2014 Candidates Tournament after winning the 2013 FIDE World Cup. Although he didn't win the Candidates, his qualification proved he could compete with the absolute elite.
What is his style?
Andreikin is a solid, technical player with strong preparation. He's not flashy but he's reliable and hard to beat, qualities that have kept him in the world top for more than a decade.