As the First ever Grand Master of Kalmykia, Inarkiev was chosen to be the nominated player from Elista, where in August 2009 the 5th tournament in this first Grand Prix series will be held. Ernesto was born December 9, 1985 in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. He was named after Ernesto 'Che' Guevera. We have the pleasure of presenting something more about him in the following interview: