Alexander Kotov date of birth:
August 12, 1913
How old was Alexander Kotov when died?
67
Where was Alexander Kotov born?
Tula, Russia
When did Alexander Kotov die?
January 8, 1981
Where did Alexander Kotov die?
Moscow, Russia
Alexander Kotov body shape:
Average
What color are Alexander Kotov's eyes?
Blue
What color is Alexander Kotov's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Alexander Kotov gay or straight?
Straight
What is Alexander Kotov's ethnicity?
White
What is Alexander Kotov nationality?
Russian
What is Alexander Kotov's occupation?
Chess player
Short Biography
Alexander Alexandrovich Kotov (Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович Ко́тов; 12 August [O.S. 30 July] 1913 – 8 January 1981) was a Soviet chess grandmaster and author. He was a Soviet champion, a two-time world title Candidate, and a prolific chess author. Kotov served in high posts in the Soviet Chess Federation and most of his books were written during the period of Cold War between the US and the USSR. Therefore, his works tended to be rather critical of (and occasionally somewhat dismissive toward) American players. Russian players, on the other hand, were presented and described in a particularly favorable light.