Boris Kreiman is an American chess player who earned the title of Grandmaster in 1999. He was born on April 8, 1976 in Moscow, Russia. He started playing chess at the age of seven and demonstrated a natural talent for the game, becoming one of the leading chess players of his generation in Russia.
Kreiman moved to Los Angeles, California in 1990. Throughout the 1990s, he made significant progress in his chess career, becoming a Grandmaster and winning multiple chess championships, including the California State Championship twice. In 2000, he won the Frank P. Samford Chess Fellowship and used the opportunity to continue his professional advancement.
Kreiman's representing the United States in the 35th Chess Olympiad, where he contributed to the team winning a silver medal, is one of the highlights of his career. He competed in the U.S chess championship seven times, his best result being a tie for third place in 2002. He has also gained recognition for his achievements which include, a Candidate Master title at the age of 12, an International Master title at 15, and a Grandmaster title at 23.
Additionally, he has worked as a chess coach and inspired young players to be passionate about the game. Beyond his chess endeavors, Kreiman earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 2009.