Mikhail Vladimirovich Antipov is a Russian chess player. Born on 9 June 1997, he was awarded the title of Grandmaster (GM) by FIDE, the international chess federation, in 2015. He is best known for winning the World Junior Chess Championship in 2015.
Mikhail Antipov's early chess career started in 2013 when he won silver at the European U16 Championship. The following year, he claimed the gold medal at the World U18 Championship.
Antipov's performance during the 2015 World Youth Championship in Greece earned him the title of grandmaster. His success at this event saw him defeating several higher-ranked players, and he finished with 9.5/11 points, securing the lead by a full point. He has represented Russia in various international team tournaments.