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Alexander Kiprov

1916 – 2000

Bulgarian chess player

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Lived 1916 – 2000 (aged 83). Alexander Kiprov was a Bulgarian correspondence chess player and chess player.

Alexander Alexandrov Kiprov (; 11 September 1916 – 6 June 2000) was a Bulgarian chess player and chess administrator.

Biography Alexander Kiprov studied law at Sofia University. He worked as a judge.

Alexander Kiprov played for Bulgaria in the Chess Olympiad: In 1939, at third board in the 8th Chess Olympiad in Buenos Aires (+2, =7, -4).

Alexander Kiprov played for Bulgaria in the unofficial Chess Olympiad: In 1936, at fourth board in the 3rd unofficial Chess Olympiad in Munich (+2, =3, -14).

Alexander Kiprov played for Bulgaria in the Men's Chess Balkaniad: In 1946, at sixth board in the 1st Men's Chess Balkaniad in Belgrade (+1, =1, -1) and won team bronze and individual silver medals.

Later Alexander Kiprov played correspondence chess actively. In 1964 he won the Bulgarian Correspondence Chess Championship, and later helped the Bulgarian national team to win silver medals at the 7th Correspondence Chess Olympiad (1972–1976).

For many years Alexander Kiprov was vice president of Bulgarian Chess Federation. Also he was author of many chess books.

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Correspondence chess player, chess player
Nationality
Education
Sofia University
Also known as
Alexander Alexandrov Kiprov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Kiprov?

Bulgarian chess player (1916-2000)

When was Alexander Kiprov born?

Alexander Kiprov was born on 11 September 1916 in Sofia.

When did Alexander Kiprov die?

Alexander Kiprov died on 6 June 2000 in Sofia.

What was Alexander Kiprov's occupation?

Alexander Kiprov was a correspondence chess player and chess player.

What nationality was Alexander Kiprov?

Alexander Kiprov was Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Kiprov

· Wikidata: Q12271492

· DBpedia: Alexander Kiprov

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