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Grigory Sanakoev

(1935–2021) Chess Player

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Grigory Sanakoev was a chess player, best known for World Champion at the Third Attempt (Gambit Chess).

Quick Facts About Grigory Sanakoev

Born
April 17, 1935
Died
October 8, 2021
Profession
Chess Player
Notable works
World Champion at the Third Attempt (Gambit Chess)

About Grigory Sanakoev

Grigory Konstantinovich Sanakoev was a Russian chess player who held the title of International Correspondence Chess Grandmaster. He was the twelfth World Correspondence Chess Championship (1984–1991) and finished in third place at the "Hans-Werner von Massow Memorial" tournament (1996–2002). Compared to his corresponce results, Sanakoev's results in over-the-board play were relatively modest. However, he won chess championship of Voronezh Region (Russia) on several occasions. Sanakoev is also the author of a book on correspondence chess titled World Champion at the Third Attempt.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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