Andriy Volokitin
Andriy Volokitin is a Ukrainian chess grandmaster known for his exceptional skills on the chessboard. He has represented Ukraine in various international competitions and has achieved notable success in his career, including winning numerous national titles. Recently, he was in the news for refusing to shake hands with Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi during the Grand Swiss tournament, highlighting a stance of solidarity with Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Andriy Volokitin also drew his match against a Serbian opponent.
ЧЄ-2025: українські шахісти здолали Сербію, жінки впоралися з болгарками| Шахи
Ukraine· 2025-10-10
Andriy Volokitin secured a victory that contributed to the overall triumph of the team.
ЧЄ-2025: чоловіки обіграли Німеччину, жінки зіграли внічию з француженками| ШахиUkraine· 2025-10-09
Ukrainian player Andriy Volokitin also did not shake hands with Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi during the tournament.
Українські шахісти Музичук та Волокітін не захотіли тиснути руки росіянам на турнірі Grand Swiss| ШахиUkraine· 2025-09-06
