Vladlen Zurakhov
| Vladlen Zurakhov | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vladlen Yakovlevich Zurakhov |
| Country | Soviet Union → Ukraine |
| Born | 19 May 1930 |
| Died | 1991 |
| Title | USSR Master of Sports |
Vladlen Yakovlevich Zurakhov (Russian: Владлен Якович Зурахов; 19 May 1930 – 1991) was one of the leading Ukrainian chess players.[1] He was Ukrainian champion in 1952 and finalist of USSR Chess Championship in 1956. Awarded USSR Master of Sports title in 1954. Kiev 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 Kiev 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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