About
Legendary Russian chess player and coach who trained some of the greatest chess players in modern history.
Before Fame
He became a member of the Soviet National team in 1954.
Trivia
He has a doctorate in psychology, which came in handy in his chess play, and assisted Spassky against Bobby Fischer at Reykjavík 1972.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Soviet Russia.
Associated With
He was famous for coaching Boris Spassky.
