Alexander Stripunsky, Chess GrandMaster
Alex Stripunsky was born 1970 in Ukraine. In 1989
he earned the title of National Chess Master.
He has been an International Master since 1993
and a Grand Master since 1998. He won a number
of international tournaments in Europe and US.
He was 1998 USCF Gran-Prix winner and 2002
US Open co-winner. Current Vice Champion of
the US. In 1994 he graduated Kharkov Academy
of Civil Engineering. Currently he is
a professional player and teacher. |
Pieter Bierkens, National Chess Master
Pieter Bierkens spent 10 years working in London
and New York, as a securities dealer. He holds
an economics degree from Erasmus University and
a Masters Degree from Columbia University in
New York. A Chartered Financial Analyst, he has
published in the international press about
economic affairs. Pieter, a former member of
the Dutch national juniors team, is
a National Chess Master. |