Alex Golding
English chess player (born 2003)
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Alex Golding is an English chess player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 13, 2003 |
| Chess career | |
| Country | England |
| Title | International Master (2025) |
| Peak rating | 2405 (December 2024) |
Career
In August 2012, he played in the Delancey UK Schools Chess Challenge while a student at Downsend School, where he finished as the top under-11 player.
In December 2016, he held a draw against grandmaster Hrant Melkumyan in the London Chess Classic Super Rapid tournament.[1]
In April 2025, he achieved his final IM norm in the Southend Masters portion of the Southend Easter Chess Festival.[2]
In January 2026, he tied for first place with grandmaster Alexander Kovchan in the Hastings International Chess Congress.[3]