About Mikhail Yudovich
Lived 1911 – 1987 (aged 76). Mikhail Yudovich was a Russian writer, journalist, chess player, correspondence chess player and grandmaster.
Chess career In 1930, Yudovich tied for 5–9th in the Moscow Championship. In 1931, he took 4th in the same event, and shared 3rd in the 7th USSR Championship in Moscow (Mikhail Botvinnik won). He was the Soviet Correspondence Champion in 1966.
Yudovich was awarded the titles of International Master (IM) in 1950, International Master of Correspondence Chess (IMC) in 1961, and Grandmaster of Correspondence Chess (GMC) in 1973.
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Who was Mikhail Yudovich?
Russian chess master (1911–1987)
When was Mikhail Yudovich born?
Mikhail Yudovich was born on 8 June 1911 in Roslavl.
When did Mikhail Yudovich die?
Mikhail Yudovich died on 19 September 1987 in Moscow.
What was Mikhail Yudovich's occupation?
Mikhail Yudovich was a writer, journalist, chess player, correspondence chess player and grandmaster.
What nationality was Mikhail Yudovich?
Mikhail Yudovich was Russian.
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