GM Eugene Perelshteyn

Grandmaster (GM) Eugene Perelshteyn was born in Zhytomir, Ukraine and was taught by his dad, Senior Master, Mike Perelshteyn.

He came to the US in 1994 as a strong Candidate Master (about 2100 USCF strength) and won the World Open Expert Section in 1995.

Eugene was lucky to meet GM Roman Dzindzichasvili (former top 10 player in the world) and their work together earned him International Master and eventually the Grandmaster title.

Together with GM Lev Alburt he co-authored USCF best-selling opening repertoire books: Chess Openings for White, Explained and Chess Openings for Black, Explained.

GM Eugene Perelshteyn sitting at a chess board.

These days Eugene is an active chess coach and his students range from club level to Grandmasters. He is an established lecturer at Chesskid.com, Chess.com, Chesslecture.com and happily shares his opening knowledge with all students of the game on his website ChessOpeningsExplained.com.

Outside of chess, Eugene enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer and traveling.  Chess travels took Eugene to such amazing places as Iceland, Hawaii, and Costa Rica’s rainforest.

Eugene's tournament accomplishments include:

  • Represented US in 5 World Junior Championships
  • 2000 US Junior Champion
  • Played in 5 US Chess Championships
  • Captained UMBC Chess Team to 5 National Titles
  • Winner of First Ever SPICE CUP Invitational, organized by GM Susan Polgar
  • Winner of multiple strong Open tournaments, including 2006 Foxwoods Open
  • 4th Place finish in prestigious Reykjavik Open in 2018.
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