Victor Soultanbeieff

Chess Player

Birthday November 11, 1895

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Ukraine

DEATH DATE Feb 9, 1972 (76)

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About

Belgian chess player known for his aggressive play and years of active competition.

Before Fame

He became a Belgian National Master in 1931.

Trivia

He won the Belgian Chess Championship five times (in 1932, 1934, 1943, 1957, and 1961).

Family Life

Though he played chess for Belgium, his family is from Ukraine.

Associated With

He competed against legendary chess giant Savielly Tartakower.