Ralison, Milanto Harifidy

Milanto Harifidy Ralison, a 25-year-old International Master, is rated 2285 and ranked 2nd among MAD players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2197 and 2285 over the past 2 years. 85 rated games in the past year (≈27/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 11eme Open International d'Echecs de Noisiel 2026 - Open A (p2000 Elo), Team 2026 - IDF Avril, and XXXVIe Open du Perreux-sur-Marne 2026. Also played 12 rapid (including Internationaux RnB Paris IDF 2026 Parties Rapides) and 3 blitz events (including Internationaux RnB Paris IDF 2026 Blitz) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 19 months (2012–2014) and 13 months (2022–2023). His peak of 2343 was reached at age 18 (Nov 2019); he also reached #2 nationally in Oct 2016 and has been in top 3 for 119 months and counting (9 consecutive years on his current run).

Previously known as Ralison Milanto Harifidy (until Sep 2015). Awarded IM in 2020 (age 19), FM in 2016 (age 15), and CM in 2016 (age 15). At junior level, he reached #1, #1, #1, #1 and #1 nationally in U20, U18, U16, U14 and U12.