GM Alexander Ivanov

Soviet UnionSoviet Union
Born 1956
Elo2378
FIDE Profile Wikipedia

Soviet-born Alexander Ivanov settled in the United States in 1988 and earned his Grandmaster title from FIDE in 1991. Based in Massachusetts, he is married to fellow chess player and Woman International Master Esther Epstein. He favors the Najdorf Sicilian among his opening choices.

Alexander Ivanov

Associated Openings

As White

B91Najdorf Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... 6.g343 games

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