Igor Shvyrjov is a chess Grandmaster hailing from Moldova, who was awarded the grandmaster title in 1992 by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
Besides his own professional career, Shvyrjov has also been involved in chess education and overseeing training for other chess players. He held a position as the head coach of the Swiss Chess Federation from 2008 to 2012. He has also published a number of chess-related books, offering insights into various strategies and technical aspects of the game.