About
Alexander Khalifman is a Russian chess player and writer who was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 1990. He is most notably recognized for becoming the FIDE World Chess Champion in 1999, a significant achievement in his chess career. Beyond competitive play, Khalifman has contributed to the chess community through his writing and analysis of the game.
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Career Timeline
1990C$0.05M
Grandmaster Title
Earns the title of Grandmaster.
1999A▲▲$0.2M+$0.15000000000000002M
FIDE World Champion
Wins the FIDE World Chess Championship.
2000B▼$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M
Losing Championship
Loses title.
2005C▼$0.5M+$0.2M
Chess Coach
Works as a chess coach.
2010C$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M
Chess Writer
Publishes chess books.
2026C$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
Chess Community Figure
Maintains contributions.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026