Pak, Alexander

Alexander Pak, a 27-year-old French player, is rated 2284 — just 6 short of his peak of 2290 (Jan 2026, age 27) and sitting in the top 1% of French players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He is progressing steadily with +41 Elo over the past 12 months. 49 rated games in the past year (≈28/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Championnat International d'Echecs de Lyon Henri Rinck 2026, Team 2026 - Nationale 1 r8-9, and Tournois Fermes Chess In Lyon fevrier 2026 Poule A. Also played 6 rapid (including Salon rapide 11 25 Tournoi A) and 1 blitz events (including Grand Blitz au Pasino d'Aix 2025) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 50 months (2004–2008) and 50 months (2015–2020).

Competes for France since Feb 2025. Previously known as Anatoly Volokitin (until Jul 2008). At junior level, he reached World #49 in U14, World #36 in U12, World #15 in U10, World #3 in U8 and #10 and #5 nationally in U18 and U16.