About Alexander Shakarov
Born 1948. Alexander Shakarov is an Azerbaijani and Russian chess player.
Alexander Ivanovich Shakarov (; born 8 March 1948) is a Soviet chess player, coach and author of Armenian descent. He was born in Baku, Soviet Azerbaijan.
He is best known for being Garry Kasparov's coach from 1976 to 2005. Together they wrote Caro-Kann: Classical 4…Bf5 book (1984). Kasparov said: "The name of Alexander Shakarov might not be world-famous, but hardly anyone has lived a life more dedicated to chess. He is one of the most dedicated workers I've ever met."
Shakarov was also the trainer of Ashot Nadanian.
The fourth chapter of Tibor Karolyi's 2009 book Genius in the Background is devoted to him.
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Who is Alexander Shakarov?
Soviet chess player
When was Alexander Shakarov born?
Alexander Shakarov was born on 8 March 1948 in Baku.
What is Alexander Shakarov's occupation?
Alexander Shakarov is a chess player.
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Alexander Shakarov is Azerbaijani and Russian.
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