Vladlen Zurakhov

Vladlen Yakovlevich Zurakhov was one of the leading Ukrainian chess players of his time. He was Ukrainian champion in 1952 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.

Chess career

Participated ten times in the Ukrainian championship, champion in 1952.
Participant in the final tournament of the USSR Championship in 1956.
Champion of Kyiv in 1957 and 1959.
Silver medalist of the USSR team championship in 1961.