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Khosro Harandi

1950 – 2019

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Lived 1950 – 2019 (aged 68). Khosro Harandi was an Iranian chess player.

Khosro (Hosrov) Sheikh Harandi (1 September 1950 – 8 January 2019) was the first Iranian chess International Master and 3-time Iran chess champion. He was a member of the national team in five Chess Olympiads.

In 1970, at fourth board in 19th Chess Olympiad in Siegen (+6 –3 =10); In 1972, at first board in 20th Chess Olympiad in Skopje (+8 –3 =11); In 1974, at first board in 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice (+10 –6 =4); In 1976, at second board in 22nd Chess Olympiad in Haifa (+5 –3 =5); In 1990, at first board in 29th Chess Olympiad in Novi Sad (+4 –3 =6).

He represented Iran at first board in 19th World Student Team Chess Championship at Graz 1972 (+6 –3 =3).

Harandi won twice zonal FIDE tournaments held in Tehran (1975 and 1978). He tied for 18-20th at Manila 1976 (interzonal; Henrique Mecking won). In 1977, he tied for 1st-3rd in Netanya. In 1978, he tied for 4-5th in Baguio. In 1979, he took 15th place (drew with Huebner & Timman as well as scored a victory over Sax) in Rio de Janeiro (interzonal; Lajos Portisch, Tigran Petrosian and Robert Hübner won).

He was awarded the International Master title in 1975 and FIDE Senior Trainer title in 2009.

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Who was Khosro Harandi?

chess player (1950–2019)

When was Khosro Harandi born?

Khosro Harandi was born on 11 September 1950 in Tehran.

When did Khosro Harandi die?

Khosro Harandi died on 8 January 2019 in Tehran.

What was Khosro Harandi's occupation?

Khosro Harandi was a chess player.

What nationality was Khosro Harandi?

Khosro Harandi was Iranian.

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· Wikipedia: Khosro Harandi

· Wikidata: Q1431389

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