Born on October 12, 1983, in Moscow, Russia, Maslak commenced his journey to prominence as a child. Initially becoming an International Master (IM) in 2001, he swiftly advanced further, standing out for his consistent performance and grit.
With a formidable reputation in rapid chess, Maslak was crowned the World Rapid Chess Champion in 2007. Aside from this, he secured a silver medal in the World Blitz Chess Championship in the same year, showcasing his aptitude in multiple amounts of chess types.
Maslak's accomplishments extend to the team level as well. He has represented Russian teams, including Economist Saratov, Ugra Khanty-Mansiysk, and Malachite at various European Chess Club Cups and the Russian Team Chess Championships.
In a major achievement for Maslak in 2015, he won the European Individual Chess Championship title. This feat sprung him into the limelight, amplifying his status as a distinguished chess player. A video game enthusiast, Maslak has the nickname "PlayStation", reflecting his love for the Sony game console.