Stanislav Bogdanovich

Stanislav Eduardovich Bogdanovich was a Ukrainian chess player who also competed for Russia.

Early life

Bogdanovich graduated from the National University Odesa Law Academy.

Chess career

Silver medalist at the UEFA European Under-12 Championship
Ukrainian Under-18 champion
Champion of Odesa
Ukrainian blitz champion

He was awarded the title of International Master in 2009, and Grandmaster in 2017.

Death

Bogdanovich was found dead on 5 March 2020 in his Moscow apartment, alongside nitrous oxide-filled balloons and the body of his girlfriend, Alexandra Vernigora, also a chess player. Police did not suspect foul play. Other reports suggest that the couple were found with bags over their faces. The incident happened a few days after an event where Bogdanovich competed for Russia against Ukraine.