Yuri Razuvaev facts for kids
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Yuri Razuvaev in 1975
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| Full name | Юрий Разуваев |
| Country |  Russia |
| Born | 10 October 1945 Moscow |
| Died | 21 March 2012 (aged 66) |
| Title | Grandmaster |
| Peak rating | 2590 |
Yuri Sergeyevich Razuvaev (born October 10, 1945 – died March 21, 2012) was a well-known Russian chess player and coach. He was famous for his skills on the chessboard and for helping other players become champions.
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Becoming a Chess Master
Yuri Razuvaev achieved important titles in chess during his career.
- In 1973, he became an International Master. This is a high title given to strong chess players.
- Then, in 1976, he earned the even higher title of Grandmaster. This is one of the highest titles a chess player can get.
- In 1977, he was recognized as an Honoured Coach of Russia for his coaching work.
Tournament Victories
Yuri Razuvaev won many chess tournaments around the world. Some of his notable wins include:
- Dubna in 1978
- Polanica-Zdrój in 1979
- London in 1983
- Dortmund in 1985
- Reykjavík in 1990
- Leningrad in 1992
- Reggio Emilia in 1996
- San Sebastian in 1996
Playing for His Country
In 1984, Yuri Razuvaev played in a special match called the USSR vs Rest of the World. He stepped in for another player who was sick. In this match, he played against a very strong opponent, Robert Hübner. Yuri Razuvaev managed to get four draws in a row against him. A draw means neither player wins or loses.
Yuri Razuvaev as a Coach
Yuri Razuvaev was highly respected as a chess coach. He helped many talented players improve their game.
Coaching Champions
- From 1971 to 1978, he was a coach for Anatoly Karpov, who later became a World Chess Champion. They first met at a special chess school in 1963.
- He also coached Alexandra Kosteniuk, who won the Women's World Chess Championship in 2008.
- Another player he coached was Evgeny Tomashevsky.
- Yuri Razuvaev also worked with the Italian national chess team, helping them get better.
In 2005, the FIDE (the international chess federation) gave him the title of Senior Trainer. This shows how important his coaching work was in the world of chess.
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Yuri Razuvaev in 1975
