Ihor Samunenkov is a Ukrainian chess grandmaster and coach who was born on May 26, 1983. He started playing chess at an early age, training under his father who was also a chess player. He studied advertising and PR in university. In 2008, he also received recognition as an International Master, before achieving the rank of Grandmaster in 2010.
Some of his notable achievements include winning third place in the Championship of Kiev in 2012, being a finalist in the Ukraine Championship in 2012, and taking first place in the Rapid Chess Championship in 2013. In 2017, he also participated in the World Team Chess Championship, representing Ukraine.