Vladlen Zurakhov

Vladlen Yakovlevich Zurakhov (Ukrainian: Владлен Якович Зурахов, romanized: Vladlen Yakovych Zurakhov, Russian: Владлен Якович Зурахов; 19 May 1930 – 1991) was one of the leading Ukrainian chess players of his time.^[1] He was Ukrainian champion in 1952 (at the age of 22) and finalist of USSR Chess Championship in 1956. Awarded USSR Master of Sports title in 1954. Kyiv champion in 1957 and 1959. He was a chemical engineer.^[2]

Vladlen Zurakhov
Full name	Vladlen Yakovych Zurakhov
Country	Soviet Union → Ukraine
Born	(1930-05-19)19 May 1930
Died	1991
Title	USSR Master of Sports

Chess career

Participated ten times in the Ukrainian championship, champion in 1952.

Participant in the final tournament of the USSR Championship in 1956 (8½ points out of 17 possible - 9th place).

Champion of Kyiv in 1957 and 1959.

Silver medalist of the USSR team championship in 1961.^[3]