Ekdyshman, Mikhail

Mikhail Ekdyshman, a 40-year-old Russian International Master, is rated 2257 and sitting in the top 3% of Russian players, and in the top 3% worldwide. He plays around 15 rated games per year and had 4 career breaks: 17 months (2006–2008), 59 months (2008–2013), 21 months (2015–2017) and 39 months (2018–2021, COVID-19 included). Also played 2 rapid events (including Rapid Cherepovets - Grand-Prix of Russia 2025) recently. His peak of 2448 was reached at age 17 (Apr 2003).

Awarded IM in 2003 (age 17). At junior level, he reached World #79 in U20, World #36 in U18 and #40 nationally in U16.