Mandrikin, Igor

Igor Mandrikin, a 48-year-old Russian player, is rated 2274 and sitting in the top 3% of Russian players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He is on a steady climb with +44 Elo over the past 12 months. 29 rated games in the past year (≈17/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Spring Cup of the Belaya Kalitva Chess Club, Summer Cup of the Belaya Kalitva Chess Club, and Don cup 2025 standard. Also played 3 rapid events (including Don cup 2025 rapid) recently. He had 6 career breaks: 14 months (2002–2003), 23 months (2003–2005), 21 months (2014–2016), 13 months (2016–2017), 44 months (2017–2021, COVID-19 included) and 21 months (2023–2024). His peak of 2386 was reached at age 29 (Jul 2007).