Volodar Murzin, born in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, is a rising chess grandmaster recognized for his aggressive and versatile play. He first gained attention by winning the European U12 Championship in 2018, signaling his exceptional talent at a young age. Murzin continued his rapid ascent by reaching the second round of the 2021 Chess World Cup just before turning 15 and placing fourth in the Julius Baer Challengers Chess Tour the same year. | In December 2024, Murzin won the World Rapid Chess Championship with a score of 10/13, establishing himself among the elite in rapid formats, and later tied for fifth in the World Blitz Championship. As of September 2025, he holds a classical rating of 2670, a rapid rating of 2642, and a blitz rating of 2645. Known for a diverse opening repertoire and notable victories against top players like Nihal Sarin and Sergey Grigoriants, Murzin continues to emerge as one of the most promising talents in global chess