Efim Bogoljubov (1889-1952)

Efim Bogoljubov (1925. Public Domain)

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Alternative first name spellings: Dmitriyevich.
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When I play with white, I win because I have the initiative. When I do it with blacks, I win because I am Bogoliúbov

GENERAL INFO

Description: Efim Bogolyubov was a Russian-born German chess Grandmaster. He was a twice candidate for the World Championship against Alexander Alekhine. He was one of the best players of the first half of the century. Won a lot of international awards. In 1951 He was awarded the title of International Grand Master by the World Chess Federation.
Sex: Male. Occupation: Chess player.
Place of Birth / Death: Stanislavchyk, Tarashcha Uyezd, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire / Triberg im Schwarzwald, West Germany
Country Tags: Russia. Germany.
Centuries: XIX-XX. Title: Grandmaster (1951)
World Champion: – School: –
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