Eduard gufeld biography

Eduard Gufeld

American, formerly Soviet, chess player, grandmaster
Date of Birth:
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Early Life and Background
  2. Chess Career
  3. Military Service and Education:
  4. Grandmaster Status and Coaching:
  5. Tournament Results:
  6. Playing Style and Contributions:
  7. Chess Literature:
  8. Later Life and Honors
  9. Recognition and Awards:

Early Life and Background

Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Lev Gutmanovich Gutman (later known as Lev Gutmanovich Polugaevsky) was evacuated to Samarkand with his mother during the first days of World War II.

His father perished on the front lines in Returning to Kiev in , Polugaevsky initially pursued football before becoming introduced to chess by his cousin.

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At the age of eleven, he joined the city chess club "Spartak."

Chess Career

Youth and Early Success:

By fourteen, Polugaevsky enrolled in the chess section of the Kiev Palace of Pioneers. In , he triumphed as the Ukrainian youth champion at seventeen.

Military Service and Education:

Polugaevsky served in the army for a period, studying at the pedagogical institute in Cherkassy.

During his time as a student, he represented the socialist-country chess team against the "Rest of the World" team at the Helsinki Student Olympiad in

Grandmaster Status and Coaching:

After being awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title in , Polugaevsky became the highly respected coach of Maia Chiburdanidze and Georgia's women's national team.

He also served as the coach of the USSR women's national team at the and World Chess Olympiads.

Tournament Results:

Polugaevsky participated in eight USSR championships and achieved his best result in , sharing th place.

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He also contributed to the USSR team's triumphs at the and World Student Chess Championships. In international tournaments, he achieved notable successes in Moscow (), Baku ( and ), Leningrad (), Kesckemét (), Tbilisi (/, , , and ), and Havana ( and ).

Playing Style and Contributions:

Known for his flamboyant combinatorial style, Polugaevsky prioritized beauty over sporting results.

Several of his games, such as Bagirov-Polugaevsky (Kirovabad, ), have become renowned for their aesthetic brilliance. He also made significant contributions to the development of chess openings, particularly the Sicilian (Dragon variation) and the Old Indian Defense.

Chess Literature:

Polugaevsky authored or co-authored numerous chess books, though their quality and tournament validity varied.

Later Life and Honors

Personality and Impact:

Polugaevsky's charismatic and passionate personality made him a captivating presence at chess events.

Recognition and Awards:

For his achievements in chess, Polugaevsky was bestowed the Medal "For Labor Distinction" in