IM Vladimir Makogonov
Vladimir Makogonov was a Soviet International Master from the Azerbaijan SSR who spent most of his life in Baku. He earned the IM title in 1950 and was awarded an honorary Grandmaster distinction by FIDE in 1987, reflecting his lasting impact on chess in the region.

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