Nikiforov Dmitry Konstantinovich (August 09, 1984, Irkutsk ) - Russian drafts player specializing in the small board game (drafts-64), multiple champion of the Irkutsk region in Russian drafts, champion of the Siberian Federal District in 2017 and 2018 - “Lightning” program, world champion UEFA Russian drafts 2004 version MARSH , winner of the championships of Russia among juniors, winner of the All-Russian tournament in men: the cup "Baikal" cup "Information technology", the bronze medalist of the 2018 Russian cup among men - "Fast" program participant 33- of the world championship checkers 64 (Russian version) in Nizhnevartovsk.
Master of Sports of Russia since 2005. Dmitry Konstantinovich is one of the 100 strongest drafts players in Russia and has the highest drafts rating in the Irkutsk region. In addition to his playing career, Dmitry Nikiforov is also involved in coaching and refereeing. In August 2018, he organized a friendly match for Russian and international drafts between the teams of Mongolia, the Republic of Buryatia and two teams of the Irkutsk region. He lives in Irkutsk.