Alexander Onisciuk (1975-) is a Ukrainian-American chess player. He received the Grandmaster title in 1994. In 2000 he won the Ukrainian championship. After migrating to the United States, he won the US Championship in 2006. In 2012 he became the head coach at Texas Tech University.
Dala Horses and Chess Championships
In 2004 and 2005, the President’s Cup, aka the Final Four of College Chess, was held in Lindsborg, Kansas. Instead of trophies, the teams received Dala horses. More than 20 years later, participant GM Alexander Onischuk is the highest-rated player (aged 50 years and older), according to US Chess. More 🡢
