Evgeny Tomashevsky

Evgeny Tomashevsky is a Russian professional chess player, born on July 1, 1987, in Saratov, Russia. He is widely regarded as one of the strongest grandmasters in the realm of chess. Tomashevsky began his professional career early and achieved the title of Grandmaster in 2005.

Tomashevsky is known for his strategic and positional playstyle, endgame skills, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards, including the Russian Chess Championship, and holds multiple records, such as winning the European Individual Chess Championship with the most points.

Off the board, Tomashevsky is also recognized for his contributions to chess education, having coached several young talents and being an influential figure in the chess world.

Early Career

• Youth and Early Career: Tomashevsky was born and raised in Saratov, Russia and developed his chess skills from a young age. He achieved the Grandmaster title in 2005.

Russian Chess Championship

• Victory: Tomashevsky won the Russian Chess Championship in 2015, establishing himself as one of the country's top players.

European Individual Chess Championship

• Record-breaking Win: In 2009, Tomashevsky won the European Individual Chess Championship with one of the highest scores in the tournament's history.

World Team Chess Championship

• Team Success: Tomashevsky represented Russia in the 2013 World Team Chess Championship, where the team won the gold medal.

Grand Prix Series

• Grand Prix Wins: Tomashevsky had significant success in the FIDE Grand Prix series, winning the Tbilisi 2015 stage.

Russia National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for the Russian national team in 2007.

Achievements:

• World Team Chess Championship: Gold medal in 2013.
• European Team Chess Championship: Gold medal in 2007 and 2015.
• Tomashevsky has represented Russia in numerous international competitions, including the Chess Olympiad and the World Team Chess Championship.

• Style: Known for his strategic and positional playstyle, excellent endgame skills, and versatility on the board.

• Family: Tomashevsky is married and has a daughter.
• Education: Tomashevsky is known for his academic background, having obtained a degree in Economics.

• Evgeny Tomashevsky is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his contribution to chess education and his influence on the next generation of players. His impact on the game and his status as a leading figure extend beyond the chessboard, inspiring many chess enthusiasts around the world.

Russian Chess Championship:

• Winner in 2015

European Individual Chess Championship:

• Winner in 2009

FIDE Grand Prix:

• Winner of Tbilisi stage in 2015

Books

• ChessBase Magazine: Coverage of Tomashevsky's games and performance. Available at: https://shop.chessbase.com/en/products/cbm
• Chess.com: Detailed analysis of Tomashevsky's games. Available at: https://www.chess.com

Websites

• FIDE: Information about Tomashevsky’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fide.com
• Russian Chess Federation: Details about Tomashevsky’s career at the Russian Chess Federation. Available at: https://ruchess.ru

Articles

• ChessBase News: Evgeny Tomashevsky: Career in numbers. Available at: https://en.chessbase.com
• The Guardian: Evgeny Tomashevsky’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/chess

Interviews and Documentaries

• Chess.com Interviews: Various interviews and features on Evgeny Tomashevsky, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.chess.com/news