Tatiana Zatulovskaya
Chess player and women's world champion
Born
December 8th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Israel
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A highly regarded chess player, participated in international tournaments and the Women's World Championships. Achieved the title of Woman International Master in 1976. Contributed to chess through various articles and annotations, promoting the game in both Russia and Israel. Involved in organizing chess events, fostering the growth of the sport.
Competing in the Women's World Chess Championships
Achieving the title of Woman International Master
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