About
Alexandra Kosteniuk is a Russian and Swiss chess grandmaster. She held the title of Women's World Chess Champion from 2008 to 2010 and Women's World Rapid Chess Champion in 2021, demonstrating her skill in both classical and rapid chess formats. Kosteniuk also has an impressive record representing Russia in team events, winning multiple gold medals at the Women's Chess Olympiads and World Team Chess Championships. In 2022, she switched federations to represent Switzerland.
Career Timeline
Women's Grandmaster Title
Achieves title.
European Champion
Wins.
Women's World Champion
Wins the championship.
Losing Championship
Loses title.
World Rapid Champion
Wins the champion.
Federation Switch
Switches federations.
Top Chess Grandmaster
Maintains her status.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026