About Mikhail Kazakov
Born 1972. Mikhail Kazakov is a Ukrainian chess player.
Mikhail Rustamovich Kozakov (, in some sources erroneously spelled Kazakov; born May 28, 1972, in Lviv) is a Ukrainian chess player. He was awarded the title Grandmaster (GM) in 2001 by the FIDE.
Biography and career Kazakov studied at the Lviv State University of Physical Culture's chess department, and graduated with a master's degree in 1993. He obtained the title of International Master in 1996 from the FIDE, ad Grand Mater in 2001.
In 2002, he participated in the European Chess Clubs Cup, as part of the Lviv-base Karpaty-Galicia Club. He participated several times in the French Chess Championship; in 1999 for Le Mans Chess Club, then in 2008, 2009 and 2014 for the Bois-Colombes Chess Club. In 2015, Kozakov was Serbian Second League Champion.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Mikhail Kazakov's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mikhail Kazakov?
Ukrainian chess player
When was Mikhail Kazakov born?
Mikhail Kazakov was born on 28 May 1972 in Lviv.
What is Mikhail Kazakov's occupation?
Mikhail Kazakov is a chess player.
What nationality is Mikhail Kazakov?
Mikhail Kazakov is Ukrainian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mikhail Kozakov (chess player)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mikhail Kazakov. https://biography.guide/mikhail-kazakov-chess-player/
MLA: "Mikhail Kazakov." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mikhail-kazakov-chess-player/.
Chicago: "Mikhail Kazakov." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mikhail-kazakov-chess-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC