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Alexander Roshal

1936 – 2007

Soviet chess writer

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About Alexander Roshal

Lived 1936 – 2007 (aged 70). Alexander Roshal was a Russian journalist, author and chess player.

Alexander Borisovich Roshal (; , in Moscow – , there) was a Soviet-born Russian chess player and journalist, the co-founder and editor of the magazine 64.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
MSU Faculty of Journalism
Awards
Honoured coach of the RSFSR
Also known as
Aleksandr Borisovich Roshal, Alexander Borisovich Roshal

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alexander Roshal's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Roshal?

Soviet chess writer (1936-2007)

When was Alexander Roshal born?

Alexander Roshal was born on 26 August 1936 in Moscow.

When did Alexander Roshal die?

Alexander Roshal died on 21 May 2007 in Moscow.

What was Alexander Roshal's occupation?

Alexander Roshal was a journalist, author and chess player.

What nationality was Alexander Roshal?

Alexander Roshal was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Roshal

· Wikidata: Q722150

· DBpedia: Alexander Roshal

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