Alexander Kotov Death
Alexander passed away on January 8, 1981 at the age of 67 in Moscow, Russia.
When did Alexander Kotov die?
January 8, 1981How old was Alexander Kotov when died?
67Where did Alexander Kotov die? What was the location of death?
Moscow, Russia
Alexander Kotov Birthday and Date of Death
Alexander Kotov was born on August 12, 1913 and died on January 8, 1981. Alexander was 67 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: August 12, 1913
Date of Death: January 8, 1981
Age at Death: 67
Alexander Kotov - Biography
Alexander Alexandrovich Kotov (Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович Ко́тов; 12 August [O.S. 30 July] 1913 – 8 January 1981) was a Soviet chess grandmaster and author. He was a Soviet champion, a two-time world title Candidate, and a prolific chess author. Kotov served in high posts in the Soviet Chess Federation and most of his books were written during the period of Cold War between the US and the USSR. Therefore, his works tended to be rather critical of (and occasionally somewhat dismissive toward) American players. Russian players, on the other hand, were presented and described in a particularly favorable light.