Darjin, Nikolay

Nikolay Darjin, a 69-year-old Russian player, is rated 1435. He has slipped back 147 Elo over the past 12 months. 74 rated games in the past year (≈17/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Pedagogical Chess Union Cup in Chess 2026 March STANDARD-B-C-D, VO Moscow. February 2026, and VPHS_Petrosyan Memorial 2026 January STANDARD-D. Also played 8 rapid (including Rapid Moscow. March 2026 - 1) and 1 blitz events (including Moscow Blitz Tournament Seniors (men)) recently. He had 7 career breaks: 32 months (2003–2005), 35 months (2007–2010), 15 months (2010–2011), 27 months (2011–2014), 33 months (2014–2017), 29 months (2017–2020) and 33 months (2020–2023, COVID-19 included). His peak of 1990 was reached at age 50 (Jan 2007).