Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | December 1, 1920 |
Birth Place | Russia |
Age | 100 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Mar 17, 1978 (age 57) |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)
About
Soviet chess player and coach, best known for training many of the world's top players.
Before Fame
He was a factory worker in Leningrad while honing his chess skills on the side.
Trivia
He played for the Soviets in the 1961 European Chess Championship, one of the few opportunities he had to play in a high profile event abroad.
Family Life
His family underwent hardship during World War II when Leningrad was under siege by the Nazis.
Associated With
He was an assistant to Mikhail Botvinnik before making his own run as formidable competitor.