Alla Kushnir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alla Kushnir |
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Kushnir (1973)
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| Full name | Alla Shulimovna Kushnir |
| Country |  Soviet Union Israel |
| Born | 11 August 1941 Moscow, Russia SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 2 August 2013 (aged 71) Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Title | Woman Grandmaster (1976) |
| Peak rating | 2430 (January 1990) |
Alla Shulimovna Kushnir (Hebrew: אלה שולימובנה קושניר; Russian: Алла Шулимовна Кушнир; born August 11, 1941 – died August 2, 2013) was a super talented chess player. She was born in the Soviet Union and later became an Israeli citizen. Alla Kushnir earned important chess titles from FIDE, the world chess organization. She became a Woman International Master (WIM) in 1962 and a Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in 1976. These titles show she was one of the best female chess players in the world!
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Alla Kushnir's Life Journey
Alla Kushnir was born in Moscow, which was then part of the Soviet Union. In 1974, she made a big move. She immigrated from the Soviet Union to Israel. This was a significant change in her life.
Her Amazing Chess Career
Alla Kushnir was a true star in the world of chess. She was especially known for her strong challenges for the Women's World Chess Championship. She tried to win the title three times in a row!
World Championship Challenges
Alla Kushnir played against the reigning champion, Nona Gaprindashvili, multiple times for the world title. Even though she didn't win the championship, reaching the final match three times shows how incredibly skilled she was.
- In 1965, she played in Riga.
- In 1969, she played in Tbilisi and Moscow.
- In 1972, she played again in Riga.
Top Tournament Wins
Alla Kushnir also won many other important chess tournaments. She often finished in the top spots, showing her consistent strength.
- In 1967, she won tournaments in Beberjik and Subotica. The Subotica event was a Candidates Tournament, which is a big step towards the World Championship.
- In 1971, she won in Belgrade, even beating Nona Gaprindashvili there! She also won in Moscow that year.
- In 1973, she won in Vrnjačka Banja.
- In 1976, she won the Interzonal tournament in Roosendaal. This was another key step on the path to the World Championship.
Chess Olympiad Success
Alla Kushnir was a champion at the Women's Chess Olympiad three times! The Olympiad is like the "Olympics" for chess, where countries compete in teams.
- In 1969, she won gold with the Soviet team. She played on the second board and had the best score there.
- In 1972, she won gold again with the Soviet team, also getting the best score on the second board.
- In 1976, after moving to Israel, she won gold with the Israeli team. This time, she played on the first board and was the top performer for her team.
USSR Women's Champion
Alla Kushnir also had great success in her home country's championship. She competed many times in the Women's Soviet Chess Championship.
- In 1970, she tied for first place in Beltsy. She then won a special playoff match against Ranniku in Moscow in 1971 to become the official USSR Women's Champion!
Later Life
Alla Kushnir passed away in 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel. She was almost 72 years old. Her legacy as a powerful and determined chess player continues to inspire many.
See Also
In Spanish: Ala Kushnir para niños
