Yuri Razuvayev

About

A Russian chess master and trainer who coached some of the top players in Russian chess.

Before Fame

He became a Grandmaster in 1976 before achieving fame for his coaching efforts.

Trivia

Though he is better known as a trainer, he did have over a dozen major tournament victories to his name.

Family Life

He was born and raised in the Soviet Union.

Associated With

He was the main trainer of Women's chess legend Alexandra Kosteniuk.