Ekaterina Atalik
| Ekaterina Atalik | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Full name | Ekaterina Atalik |
| Country |
 Russia,  Turkey |
| Born |
November 14, 1982 Russia |
| Title |
International Master Woman Grandmaster |
| FIDE rating |
(No. 33 ranked woman in the November 2012 FIDE World Rankings) |
| Peak rating | 2481 (September 2011) |
Ekaterina Atalik (née Polovnikova; born November 14, 1982 in Russia) is a Woman Grandmaster and an International master of chess. In May 2010 she was rated 2444, making her the 49th highest rated female player in the world.[1] On November 9, 2005 she married 41-year-old Grandmaster Suat Atalık from Turkey, and obtained Turkish citizenship.[2]
In April 2006 she became European Champion, winning the 7th European Women Chess Championship in Kuşadası (Turkey).[3]
Notable games
- Nino Khurtsidze vs Ekaterina Polovnikova-Atalik, FIDE Women's World Championship 2004, English Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, General (A11), ½-½
- Ekaterina Polovnikova-Atalik vs Almira Skripchenko-Lautier, Biel Int'l Festival (Ladies) 2006, Indian Game: Budapest Defense (A51), 1-0
References
External links
- Ekaterina Atalik player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Chessbase News Reports: Grandmaster Atalik marries