Gregory Kaidanov

Gregory Kaidanov is a Ukrainian-American grandmaster originally from Berdychiv, Ukraine. Kaidanov is a six-time member of the U.S. Olympiad team, winning the team bronze in 1996 and 2006, a team silver in 1998, and an individual silver medal in 2004. Kaidanov’s major tournament victories include the 1992 World Open, 1992 U.S. Open, 2002 Aeroflot Open, and 2008 Gausdal Classic. Kaidanov has also worked as a longtime trainer–in addition to his many students he also coached the 2008 U.S. Women’s Olympiad Team to a third place finish.