Kovtun, Sergei

Sergei Kovtun, a 73-year-old Ukrainian International Master, is rated 2214 and sitting in the top 3% of players worldwide. He plays occasionally (9 games in the last 12 months) and had 4 career breaks: 41 months (2014–2017), 17 months (2018–2019), 66 months (2019–2025, COVID-19 included) and 12 months (2025–2026). Recent appearance: Champions Cup Chess Tournament 2026. Also played 2 rapid (including Cup of group companies "Sokol"_RAPID Grand-Prix of Russia 2026) and 1 blitz events (including Senior Men Russian Championship 2025_Blitz) recently. His peak of 2426 was reached at age 48 (Oct 2001); he also reached Ukrainian #83 in Jul 2002.

Competes for Ukraine since Jan 2003. Awarded IM in 2003 (age 50).