About Vladimir Kaplan
Lived 1925 – 2000 (aged 75). Vladimir Kaplan was a Russian and American draughts player and coach.
Vladimir Kaplan (January 11, 1925 – September, 2000) was a noted player of pool checkers from Russia. Kaplan was an International Grandmaster who immigrated from Russia in 1977 to live in New York City, New York and by 1983 he played competitively for the United States.
His wife worked as an accountant on Wall Street to support his profession. He reportedly had some difficulties in international competitions because he was Jewish. Kaplan also wrote several books on the game.
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Who was Vladimir Kaplan?
Russian pool checkers player (1925–2000)
When was Vladimir Kaplan born?
Vladimir Kaplan was born on 8 January 1925 in Gomel.
When did Vladimir Kaplan die?
Vladimir Kaplan died on 31 August 2000 in New York City.
What was Vladimir Kaplan's occupation?
Vladimir Kaplan was a draughts player and coach.
What nationality was Vladimir Kaplan?
Vladimir Kaplan was Russian and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vladimir Kaplan. https://biography.guide/vladimir-kaplan/
MLA: "Vladimir Kaplan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vladimir-kaplan/.
Chicago: "Vladimir Kaplan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vladimir-kaplan/.
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