Lagunow, Alexander

Alexander Lagunow, a 59-year-old German International Master, is rated 2314 and sitting in the top 2% of German players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He has held steady between 2300 and 2350 for 2 years. 23 rated games in the past year (≈12/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 Meisterklasse, Landesliga Berlin 2025-2026 Maerz 2026, and Rudolf-Teschner-Gedenkturnier 2025. Also played 1 rapid (including 24. Offenes Schnellturnier der Schachfreunde Berlin 1903) and 1 blitz events (including 46. Norddeutsche Blitzschach-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2026) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 25 months (2009–2011) and 17 months (2011–2013). His peak of 2444 was reached at age 38 (Jul 2005); he also reached German #85 in Oct 2005.

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 34).