About Alexander Zaitsev
Lived 1935 – 1971 (aged 36). Alexander Zaitsev was a Russian chess player.
Alexander Nikolayevich Zaitsev (June 15, 1935 – October 31, 1971) was a Soviet chess grandmaster. He was born in Vladivostok, Russia and was also an electrical engineer.
Chess career Zaitsev shared first place at the 1968 USSR Chess Championship in Alma Ata. He eventually took the silver medal after losing the play-off to co-winner Lev Polugaevsky.
Death Zaitsev died at the age of 36. The cause of his death was not announced.
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Who was Alexander Zaitsev?
Russian chess grandmaster (1935–1971)
When was Alexander Zaitsev born?
Alexander Zaitsev was born on 15 June 1935 in Vladivostok.
When did Alexander Zaitsev die?
Alexander Zaitsev died on 31 October 1971 in Vladivostok.
What was Alexander Zaitsev's occupation?
Alexander Zaitsev was a chess player.
What nationality was Alexander Zaitsev?
Alexander Zaitsev was Russian.
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