Vladimir Alatortsev

Vladimir Alatortsev

International Master (1950)

Vladimir Alexeyevich Alatortsev (Russian: Владимир Алексеевич Алаторцев, pronounced "a LAH tart sev") (born Turki, Saratov oblast, Russia, May 15, 1909, died Moscow, Russia, January 13, 1987), was a Russian chess grandmaster, organizer, teacher, author, and administrator. During his career, he became champion of both Leningrad and Moscow, and played in the Soviet Chess Championship finals nine times, with his best competitive results in the 1930s. He placed clear second in the 1933 Soviet final. He retired from most competitive play in the early 1950s, moving into roles as a chess organizer, teacher, and coach. He served as Chairman of the All-Union chess section from 1954 to 1959. He served as Chairman of the USSR Chess Federation from 1959 to 1961. By profession, he was a hydraulics engineer.