Mark Taimanov: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mark Evgenievich Taimanov (Russian: Марк Евгеньевич Тайманов; 7 February 1926 – 28 November 2016) was one of the leading Soviet and Russian chess players, among the world's top 20 players from 1946 to 1971. A prolific chess author, Taimanov was awarded the title of Grandmaster in 1952 and in 1956 won the USSR Chess Championship. He was a World Championship Candidate in 1953 and 1971, and several opening variations are named after him. Taimanov was also a world-class concert pianist.
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- Full name: Mark Taimanov
- Born: 1926-02-07
- Nationality: Russia
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q348037
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Who is Mark Taimanov?
Mark Evgenievich Taimanov (Russian: Марк Евгеньевич Тайманов; 7 February 1926 – 28 November 2016) was one of the leading Soviet and Russian chess players, among the world's top 20 players from 1946 to 1971.
What nationality is Mark Taimanov?
Mark Taimanov is Russia.
When was Mark Taimanov born?
Mark Taimanov was born on 1926-02-07.
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