FIDE CHESS PROFILE
Kosteniuk Alexandra
Federation
FIDE title
B-Year
FIDE ID
Switzerland
Grandmaster
1984
4128125
2488
standard
2485
rapid
2460
blitz
Title registered by President
World rank
World (all players):
World (active players):
Female (active players):
1009
723
7
National Rank SUI
National (all players):
National (active players):
Female (active players):
7
1
Continent Rank Europe
Rank (all players):
Rank (active players):
Female (active players):
575
431
5
FIDE Titles (year)
Grandmaster (GM)
2004
International Master
(IM)
(IM)
2000
Woman
Grandmaster (WGM)
Grandmaster (WGM)
1998
Woman International
Master (WIM)
Master (WIM)
1997
Rating Progress Chart
Biography
Former Women's World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk, born on April 23, 1984, is known for her tactical and aggressive playing style. [...]
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Alexandra Kostenyuk
Former Women's World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk, born on April 23, 1984, is known for her tactical and aggressive playing style. Her victory in the 2008 Women’s World Championship and the 2021 World Women’s Rapid Championship highlight her prowess in both classical and rapid formats. Beyond her competitive achievements, Kosteniuk has contributed significantly to promoting chess through books, educational content, and active engagement with the chess community. Her consistent performances in the FIDE Women's Grand Prix series make her a respected and influential figure in the chess world.