Yakov Estrin
Chess Player

Yakov Estrin Net Worth

Yakov Estrin was a Soviet chess master and former World Champion of correspondence chess, born on April 21, 1923 in Russia. He was a renowned player in the Soviet Union and was awarded the title of International Master in 1950. He won the World Correspondence Chess Championship in 1965 and held the title until 1972. He was also a successful chess coach, training many of the Soviet Union's top players.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 21, 1923
Birth Place Russia
Age 97 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 2, 1987 (age 63)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $23 million (2024)

About

A Soviet chess master and former World Champion of correspondence chess.

Before Fame

He played over-the-board chess for a short time before finding more success as a correspondence player.

Trivia

He won the International Correspondence Chess Championship five times between 1972 and 1976.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Moscow, Russia.

Associated With

Hans Berliner was one of his greatest competitors.

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