Yuri Balashov

Chess Player

Birthday March 12, 1949

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Russia

Age 75 years old

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About

A chess master who has been considered one of Lithuania's greatest players.

Before Fame

He first became a Grandmaster in 1973.

Trivia

He won the Lithuanian Championship in 1973.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Russia, and later moved to Lithuania.

Associated With

He helped train Boris Spassky for his second match against Bobby Fischer.