Peter Svidler Veniaminovich

Born June 17, 1976 in Leningrad.
Began to engage in chess in 1983. Since 1993, cooperated with the deserved trainer of Russia, International Master A. Lukin.
The world champion among the players under 18 years (1994). Champion of Saint-Petersburg (1995), Russia (1994, 1995, 1997). Winner (as part of Russia's team) Chess Olympiads (1994, 1996), the world team championship (1997). The winner of the tournament in Tilburg (1997).
Grandmaster Russia, an international grandmaster.