Vladimir Makogonov
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About
Soviet Chess master whose international success was hampered by the onset of World War II.
Before Fame
During his prime he was unquestionably the greatest player in Azerbaijan.
Trivia
He was best known as a highly skilled positional player and he became an International Master in 1950 and an honorary Grandmaster in 1987.
Family Life
He was survived by his family when he died in 1993.
Associated With
He was one of the top challengers to Soviet chess king Mikhail Botvinik.
