| Vladlen Zurakhov | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vladlen Yakovych Zurakhov |
| Country | Soviet Union → Ukraine |
| Born | 19 May 1930 |
| Died | 1991 |
| Title | USSR Master of Sports |
Vladlen Yakovlevich Zurakhov (Ukrainian: Владлен Якович Зурахов, romanized: Vladlen Yakovych Zurakhov, Russian: Владлен Якович Зурахов; 19 May 1930 – 1991) was one of the leading Ukrainian chess players of his time.[1] He was Ukrainian champion in 1952 (at the age of 22) and finalist of USSR Chess Championship in 1956. Awarded USSR Master of Sports title in 1954. Kyiv champion in 1957 and 1959. He was a chemical engineer.[2]
Chess career
Participated ten times in the Ukrainian championship, champion in 1952.
Participant in the final tournament of the USSR Championship in 1956 (8½ points out of 17 possible - 9th place).
Champion of Kyiv in 1957 and 1959.
Silver medalist of the USSR team championship in 1961.[3]
References
- ↑ "Vladlen Zurakhov lifetime ratings file".
- ↑ Vladlen Zurakhov player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- ↑ "OlimpBase :: Soviet Team Chess Championship :: Ukraine, Individual Record". www.olimpbase.org.
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