Anatoly Bykhovsky is an International Grandmaster of chess. He was born on February 11, 1953, in the USSR. He gained the title of International Master in 1980 and earned his International Grandmaster title a decade later, in 1990.
Although Bykhovsky had notable successes in chess, his professional activity extended to areas beyond playing the game itself. He has dedicated a significant part of his career to teaching and coaching chess, especially in Russia. Particularly, he mentored the prominent Grandmaster Sergey Karjakin from 2003 to 2005.
As an arbiter, Bykhovsky officiated several significant national and international competitions. He also authored books on chess and contributed to journals like Chess Informant. Importantly, he played a role in computer chess development, specifically participating in the programming of the pioneer software "Kaissa".
His life, while dedicated to chess significantly, includes achievements outside the realm of the game. Bykhovsky is a qualified attorney, having graduated from the Moscow Law Academy. He is also the founder of a law firm.
Arbiter and coach at a higher level, writer and programmer, attorney and entrepreneur, Anatoly Bykhovsky showcases diverse professional experiences within and beyond chess.