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Yuri Averbakh

(1922–2022) Chess Player Russia

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Yuri Averbakh was a chess player from Russia, best known for V poiskakh istiny.

Quick Facts About Yuri Averbakh

Born
February 8, 1922
Died
May 7, 2022
Nationality
Russia
Profession
Chess Player
Notable works
V poiskakh istiny

About Yuri Averbakh

Yuri Lvovich Averbakh was a Russian chess grandmaster and author. He was chairman of the USSR Chess Federation from 1973 to 1978. Averbakh was the first centenarian FIDE Grandmaster. Despite his eyesight and hearing having worsened, by his 100th birthday he continued to devote time to chess-related activities.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Order of Friendship of Peoples Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" Order of Honour Medal "For Labour Valour" Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR

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