Jan Saminskij
FIDE Master
Youngest Swiss player above 2300 standard Elo in FIDE’s July 2026 list.
FIDE July 2026 list: 2301 standard Elo. National youth titles and a top-10 finish at the European Youth Championship U12.
About me
BiographyJan learned chess at the age of six, from his grandfather, on a wooden board. At 13, he crossed 2300 Elo; since 2026, FIDE lists him as a FIDE Master. In FIDE’s July 2026 standard list, he is the youngest Swiss player above 2300 Elo. His key milestones are national youth titles, a top-10 result at the European Youth Championship U12, and crossing the FM threshold.
Achievements
Verified: FIDE 07/2026Rating & Statistics
FIDE · Standard · 2022–2026Press & Mentions
Curated · Sources · ProofSelected reports documenting Jan’s key results and FM record.
Support Jan
SupportAfter crossing 2300 Elo, sustained support matters: international tournaments, preparation, and long-term development. Support helps make these next steps more predictable.
Contact
For general inquiries: jan@saminskij.ch.