Nechaev, Oleg

Oleg Nechaev, a 53-year-old Russian FIDE Master, is rated 2369 and sitting in the top 2% of Russian players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2350 and 2400 for 7 years. 12 rated games in the past year (≈9/year long-term). Recent appearances: Cup of the FS of the Republic of Adygea 2026 and Stavropol Region Championship 2025. Also played 7 rapid (including Kramnik Rapid Chess Cup 2025) and 2 blitz events (including Kramnik Blitz Chess Cup 2025) recently. He had 4 career breaks: 14 months (2005–2006), 37 months (2007–2010), 34 months (2010–2013) and 53 months (2021–2025). His peak of 2410 was reached at age 44 (Jun 2017); he also reached Russian #89 in Dec 2025.

Awarded FM in 2016 (age 43).