Khlebovich, Alexander

Alexander Khlebovich, a 38-year-old Russian International Master, is rated 2415 and sitting in the top 1% of Russian players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2400 and 2450 for 6 years. 27 rated games in the past year (≈8/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include RUDAR LII - IM ROUND ROBIN, RUDAR LI - IM ROUND ROBIN, and RUDAR L - IM ROUND ROBIN. Also played 3 rapid (including Rapid_Team Men Champ. 2025) and 3 blitz events (including Blitz_Team Men Champ. 2025) recently. He had 5 career breaks: 14 months (2002–2003), 23 months (2004–2006), 101 months (2007–2016), 40 months (2020–2023, COVID-19 included) and 28 months (2023–2026). His peak of 2446 was reached at age 32 (Jan 2020); he also reached Russian #70 in May 2026.

Awarded IM in 2020 (age 32) and FM in 2016 (age 28). At junior level, he reached World #44 in U14 and #71, #63 and #29 nationally in U20, U18 and U16.