Five – time world champion in international draughts (1998, 2007, 2008/9, 2017, 2021). He won the 2021 title at the age of 53, becoming the oldest draughts player in history to win the World Championship.
Seven – time world champion in Brazilian draughts (1987, 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2008, 2018).
The world champion in Russian draughts according to MARCH (2001).
Nine-time world champion in international draughts blitz (1998, 2000, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019).
European Champion in International Draughts in 2002 (with classical time control); 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 of the year (in the blitz); 2013, 2015, 2016 (with quick control). The 2008 European champion in Russian draughts. Two-time USSR champion in Russian draughts (1984, 1986). USSR champion in international draughts (1991). Five- time champion of Russia in international draughts (1993, 1996, 2003, 2004, 2008).