Gregory Kaidanov (Григорий Кайданов; born October 11, 1959) is a Grandmaster of chess.
As of April 2007, his Elo rating was 2587, making him the #9 player in the US and the 179th-highest rated player in the world. His peak rating was 2646 in 2002.
He was born in Berdychiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR, but in 1960 first moved to Kaliningrad, Russian SFSR, USSR.
He learned to play when he was 6 years old from his father. At age 8, he started to attend a chess study group in 'Pioneer's House.'
As an adult, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky in 1991, with his two children and wife. He now coaches the chess team for Sayre School.
He won the 1992 World Open in Philadelphia, and the 1992 U.S. Open.
His first major tournament win came in Moscow 1987, where he defeated Indian star Vishwanathan Anand. He earned the IM title that same year, and was awarded the GM title just a year later in 1988.
He is the head coach of the www.uschessschool.com founded in 2006 by IM Greg Shahade.
He is one of the most active Grandmaster teachers in the United States. In 2009 he was awarded the title of FIDE Senior Trainer.
He is married to Valeria Kaidanov and together have three children: Anastasia (April 18, 1983), Boris (November 16, 1986) and Sonya (December 1, 1994).
Read more about Gregory Kaidanov: Highlights of His Chess Career, Notable Games
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