Vladlen Zurakhov
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BornVladlen Yakovych Zurakhov
19 May 1930
19 May 1930
Died1991
CountrySoviet Union → Ukraine
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vladlen Yakovych Zurakhov 19 May 1930 |
| Died | 1991 |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Soviet Union → Ukraine |
| Title | USSR Master of Sports |
Vladlen Yakovlevich Zurakhov (Ukrainian: Владлен Якович Зурахов, romanized: Vladlen Yakovych Zurakhov, Russian: Владлен Якович Зурахов; 19 May 1930 – 1991) was one of the leading Ukrainian chess players of his time.[1] 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.[2]
