GM Yuri Averbakh

Soviet UnionSoviet Union
Born 1922
Elo2550
FIDE Profile Wikipedia

Yuri Averbakh was a Soviet and Russian Grandmaster, prolific author, and chairman of the USSR Chess Federation from 1973 to 1978. He made history as the first centenarian FIDE Grandmaster, continuing to engage in chess-related activities even past his 100th birthday despite declining eyesight and hearing.

Yuri Averbakh

Associated Openings

As White

D42Semi-Tarrasch Defence: 1.d4 d5 2.c4...... 7.Bd38 games

As Black

E56Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Nc619 games
E58Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 9.bxc318 games

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