Alexander Beliavsky

Alexander Beliavsky (born December 17 1953) is a noted Ukrainian chess grandmaster. He currently lives in Slovenia and he plays for the Olympic team there.

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December 17 - 1953 - Ukrainian - Chess - Grandmaster - Slovenia

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He is noted for his uncompromising style of play and for his classical opening repertoire, including openings such as the Queen's Gambit, Ruy Lopez and French Defence, for example.

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Queen's Gambit - Ruy Lopez - French Defence

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He won the World Junior Chess Championship in 1973 and the USSR Chess Championship in 1974 and 1990.

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World Junior Chess Championship - 1973 - USSR Chess Championship - 1974 - 1990

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In the April 2005 FIDE list, Beliavsky had an Elo rating of 2630, making him world number seventy-six and Slovenia's number one.

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FIDE - Elo rating

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