About Vladlen Zurakhov
Lived 1930 – 1991 (aged 60–61). Vladlen Zurakhov was a Russian chess player.
Vladlen Yakovlevich Zurakhov (, Russian: Владлен Якович Зурахов; 19 May 1930 – 1991) was one of the leading Ukrainian chess players of his time. He was Ukrainian champion in 1952 (at the age of 22) and finalist of USSR Chess Championship in 1956. Awarded USSR Master of Sports title in 1954. Kyiv champion in 1957 and 1959. He was a chemical engineer.
Chess career
Participated ten times in the Ukrainian championship, champion in 1952.
Participant in the final tournament of the USSR Championship in 1956 (8½ points out of 17 possible - 9th place).
Champion of Kyiv in 1957 and 1959.
Silver medalist of the USSR team championship in 1961.
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Who was Vladlen Zurakhov?
Ukrainian chess player
When was Vladlen Zurakhov born?
Vladlen Zurakhov was born on 19 May 1930.
When did Vladlen Zurakhov die?
Vladlen Zurakhov died in 1991.
What was Vladlen Zurakhov's occupation?
Vladlen Zurakhov was a chess player.
What nationality was Vladlen Zurakhov?
Vladlen Zurakhov was Russian.
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