Alexander Baturin

Alexander Baturin

Soviet chess composer
Date of Birth: 25.12.1909
  1. Life and Career
  2. Chess Compositions
  3. International Recognition
  4. Leadership and Training
  5. Engineering and Teaching
  6. Legacy

Life and Career

Early Life

Soviet chess composer Genrikh Kasparian was born in 1910. Details about his early life and education are limited.

Chess Compositions

Kasparian began publishing chess compositions in 1927. Over the course of his career, he composed approximately 250 puzzles, primarily two-movers. His compositions were highly acclaimed and earned him recognition in the chess community.

International Recognition

In 1961, Kasparian was awarded the title of International Arbiter by the World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC). This prestigious distinction recognized his expertise and contributions to the field.

Leadership and Training

Kasparian held several leadership positions within the Soviet chess federation. He served as Chairman of the Chess Composition Commission from 1965 to 1975 and also edited the composition section of the journal "Chess in the USSR" from 1945 to 1961.

Engineering and Teaching

In addition to his chess career, Kasparian worked as an engineer-economist. He was also a respected chess trainer and was awarded the title of Honored Coach of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) in 1966.

Legacy

Kasparian's contributions to chess composition left a lasting legacy. His two-movers were known for their originality and depth, and he helped to promote and develop the art of chess composition in the Soviet Union and beyond.