Yuri Averbakh
Russian chess grandmaster and author (1922-2022) · Russia · On the map · Chess Players · Died at 100
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.
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2022Died7 May 2022Order of HonourAward1981Order of Friendship of PeoplesAward1970Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"Award1965Honoured Master of Sports of the USSRAward1957Medal "For Labour Valour"Award1922Born8 February 1922
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Country
Russia
Category
Chess Players
Type
Chess Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2022 · aged 100
