GM Michael Roiz has had a solid top-level career marked by numerous impressive tournament achievements, playing at his top with legends like … He secured joint 1st in the 2004 Ashdod Open, 1st–6th in the Zürich Open that same year, 1st–2nd with Suat Atalık in the Gorenje Closed Valjevo Tournament in 2007, 2nd–3rd with Radosław Wojtaszek in the 2009 Lublin Open, and 1st–2nd with Yuriy Kuzubov in Trieste 2010. Michael has also excelled in blitz and rapid events, winning tournaments such as Oberwart Blitz 2005, Biel Rapid 2006, and Biel Blitz in both 2010 and 2014.
As a member of the Israeli national team, Michael’s standout achievement was 1st place on board 3 at the European Team Championship in Crete, 2007, and securing a silver medal with his team at the 2008 Olympiad in Dresden. His peak rating of 2680 in 2008 placed him among the world’s top 40 players, solidifying his reputation as a formidable competitor.
GM Michael Roiz is a well known chess Grandmaster with an impressive training career, including assisting top players like GM Boris Gelfand in his World Chess Championship match against GM Viswanathan Anand, as well as GM Pavel Eljanov and others. His deep understanding of the game, refined through years of top-level experience, has earned him great respect in the chess community for his strategic insight and dedication. Passionate about both chess and teaching, Michael has a unique, personalized approach to training, helping players unlock their full potential by tailoring his methods to each individual’s strengths. His thoughtful, patient instruction has inspired countless students to grow and achieve new heights in their chess careers.
