Daniil Dubov

Quotes

• “The only way to change anything in Russia is a revolution.”
• “You probably think that Russia is a bad country and we are bad people. But there is a large number of people who share the same values as you do in Europe. When the military actions started, it felt crazy, it was hard to believe. We were just shocked.”
• “There are many people who criticize Putin and are still free. I don't really see myself in trouble. I don't insult my country. I just think we made a very big mistake. If that gets me in trouble, so be it.”
• “It can't get any worse for Russia. We can't make up for it. What’s going on is a disaster. The consequences will be long and unpleasant, no matter where the conflict will go. I hope it will end as soon as possible.”
• “I find it hard to think about my future in chess. Nuclear war could break out. I could miss the end of the world while analyzing the Italian opening.”

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Key facts

Born

Daniil Dmitrievich Dubov , ( 1996-04-18 ) 18 April 1996 (age 30) , Moscow , Russia

Country

Russia (until 2022) FIDE (since 2022)

Title

Grandmaster (2011)

Fide rating

2649 (June 2026)

Peak rating

2720 (December 2021)

Ranking

No. 67 (June 2026)

Peak ranking

No. 24 (December 2021)

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