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Evgeny Sveshnikov

Latvian-Russian chess player (1950-2021) · Latvia · On the map · Chess Players · Died at 71

Evgeny Ellinovich Sveshnikov was a Russian chess player and writer who is credited with the development of the Sveshnikov Variation of the Sicilian Defence. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 1977.

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About this person

Country
Latvia
Category
Chess Players
Type
Chess Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 2021 · aged 71