| Dmitry V. Sklyarov | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Russia (until 2018) Finland (since 2018) |
| Born | January 12, 1983 |
| Title | International Master (2012) |
| FIDE rating | 2439 (June 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2488 (December 2019) |
Dmitry V. Sklyarov (born 1983) is a Finnish chess player. He was awarded the title of International Master in 2012. [1]
He qualified for the Chess World Cup 2021, where he was defeated by Vasif Durarbayli 1.5-0.5 in the first round. [2]
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