Volkov, Nikolay

Nikolay Volkov, a 65-year-old Russian FIDE Master, is rated 2362 and sitting in the top 2% of Russian players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He plays around 3 rated games per year and had 5 career breaks: 17 months (2001–2003), 14 months (2003–2004), 67 months (2005–2011), 29 months (2011–2013) and 135 months (2013–2025). Also played 2 rapid (including Yekaterinburg Open 2025 - Rapid Grand Prix of Russia) and 3 blitz events (including Rashkovsky and Fradkin Cup 2025) recently. His peak of 2393 was reached at age 40 (Jan 2001); he also reached Russian #91 in Oct 2025.

Awarded FM in 2002 (age 41).