Vladimir Bukal
Vladimir Bukal was a Croatian chess player holding the title of International master.
He played in many Yugoslav and Croatian championships, winning the latter in 1978.
In 1985 he won the B-section of the "Banco di Roma" tournament in Rome. Twice winner of the B-section of the Reggio Emilia chess tournament.
Bukal achieved his best results in Senior tournaments:
- 2001 – bronze medal at the World Senior Championship at Arco ;
- 2002 – gold medal at the European Senior Championship at Saint-Vincent;
- 2003 – bronze medal at the World Senior Championship at Bad Zwischenahn.
His son Vladimir Bukal Jr. is also an International master.