Ilan Schnaider
Argentine chess player (born 2011)
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Ilan Schnaider is an Argentine chess player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 8, 2011 |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Title | International Master (2024) |
| FIDE rating | 2461 (October 2026) |
| Peak rating | 2461 (October 2026) |
Chess career
In March 2019, he was the world's highest-rated under-8 player, and has been considered one of Argentina's most promising young players alongside Faustino Oro.[1]
He became an International Master in August 2024, notably achieving the title without a personal coach.[2]
He played in the Chess World Cup 2025, where he was defeated by Aleksandar Inđić in the first round.[3]
In December 2025, he defeated grandmaster Julio Granda in the sixth round of the Magistral Szmetan-Giardelli in 22 moves.[2]