Vadim Shishkin is a Ukrainian chess Grandmaster who achieved this prestigious title in 1990. He was born on October 4, 1960. Shishkin is internationally recognized for his expertise and contribution to the game of chess. In the field of competitive chess, he has had several notable achievements.
On the national level, Shishkin won the Ukrainian Chess Championship in 1988. He further represented Ukraine in the 1994 Chess Olympiad, and the team earned the 12th rank in the event. His performance throughout his career led to his attainment of the Grandmaster title.
In terms of international tournaments, Shishkin holds numerous victories, having won or shared first places in numerous chess tournaments across different countries. These successful competitions have taken place in Leipzig, Kiev, Cappelle-la-Grande, Bad Wörishofen, and several others.