Maksim Chigaev is a Russian chess Grandmaster. He was born on January 27, 1996, in Russia. Chigaev is a regular participant in international tournaments and his skill and performance in these tournaments have cemented his status as a distinguished chess player in global rankings.
Early in his career, Chigaev was recognized for his dedication to the game. He achieved the title of Candidate Master by the age of seven, and was recognized as a FIDE Master by fourteen. His achievements culminated in 2013, when he was awarded the Grandmaster title by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
He has also been highly ranked in several editions of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, which feature some of the world's top chess players. In 2016, he was among the top 40 in the world in terms of chess ratings.
Despite his tournament successes, Chigaev has also suffered losses which were considered major upsets in the chess community. For example, he lost to Wang Hao, 69th in the world, in the 2017 Chigorin Memorial Tournament.
His current interest lies in competitive chess and further honing his skills. Maksim Chigaev is considered an influential figure in the world of chess, due to his competitive nature and the simplicity with which he plays the game.