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Elena Maksimova

b. 1988

Belarusian chess player

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About Elena Maksimova

Born 1988. Elena Maksimova is a Belarusian chess player.

Elena Maksimova (; born 6 May 1988), née Klimets , also Maksimova-Klimets , is a Belarusian chess player and journalist who holds the title of Woman FIDE Master (WFM, 2005).

Biography In 2000s Elena Maksimova was one of the leading Belarusian chess players. Elena Maksimova played for Belarus in the Women's Chess Olympiad: In 2008, at first reserve board in the 38th Chess Olympiad (women) in Dresden (+2, =3, −1).

In 2010, she graduated from Maxim Tank Belarusian State Pedagogical University Physics and Mathematics Department with master's degree. From 2011 Elena Maksimova lives in Moscow and worked as journalist from Russian chess portals chess-news.ru and chesspro.ru.

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Important facts

Born
6 May 1988, Minsk
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Chess player
Nationality
Belarus
Also known as
Elena Maksimova-Klimets, Elena Klimets

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Elena Maksimova?

Belarusian chess player

When was Elena Maksimova born?

Elena Maksimova was born on 6 May 1988 in Minsk.

What is Elena Maksimova's occupation?

Elena Maksimova is a chess player.

What nationality is Elena Maksimova?

Elena Maksimova is Belarusian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elena Maksimova

· Wikidata: Q28479304

· DBpedia: Elena Maksimova

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