Alexander Kotov
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Alexander Kotov Net Worth

Alexander Kotov was a Soviet chess Grandmaster and author born on August 12, 1913 in Russia. He was a two-time winner of the USSR Championship, taking the title in 1948 and 1950. He was also a prolific author, writing several books on chess strategy and tactics.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 12, 1913
Birth Place Russia
Age 107 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 8, 1981 (age 67)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Soviet chess Grandmaster and author who won the USSR Championship in 1948 and 1950.

Before Fame

He studied engineering in Moscow before becoming serious about chess.

Trivia

He won only the third Soviet Grandmaster and Kotov syndrome is named after him due to his writings about cracking under pressure.

Family Life

He came from a large, working-class family.

Associated With

His writings have been an influence on Grandmaster Garry Kasparov.

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