Alexander Shakarov
Alexander Shakarov (born 8 March 1948 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR) is a Soviet chess player, coach and author of Armenian descent.[1]
He is best known for being Garry Kasparov's coach from 1976 to 2005.[2][3] Together they wrote Caro-Kann: Classical 4…Bf5 book (1984). Kasparov said: "The name of Alexander Shakarov might not be world famous, but hardly anyone has lived a life more dedicated to chess. He is one of the most dedicated workers I've ever met."[3]
Shakarov was also the trainer of Ashot Nadanian.[3]
The fourth chapter of Tibor Karolyi's 2009 book Genius in the Background is devoted to him.
Books
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References
- ↑ Армянские звезды спортивного Баку (Russian)
- ↑ Гарри - вундеркинд и гений игры (Russian)
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Further reading
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External links
- Alexander Shakarov player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Alexander Shakarov chess games - 365Chess.com
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