Boris Katalymov
Boris Nikolaevich Katalymov (Russian: Борис Николаевич Каталымов; 13 June 1932 – 1 February 2013), also spelled Katalimov, was a Kazakh and Soviet chess International Master.[1] The Katalymov Variation of the Sicilian Defence is named after him.[2]
| Boris Katalymov | |
|---|---|
 Katalymov at Bad Liebenzell in 1995 | |
| Full name | Boris Nikolaevich Katalymov |
| Country | Kazakhstan (1991–2013) Soviet Union (1932–91) |
| Born | 13 June, 1932 Lunga Maidan, Mordovian ASSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | (aged 80) Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| Title | International Master (1996) |
| Peak rating | 2424 |
References
- "Ушёл из жизни Борис Каталымов". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2013. (in Russian)
- "The risky Katalimov Sicilian". Retrieved 30 October 2013.
External links
- Boris Katalymov player profile and games at Chessgames.com
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