Vladimir Lazarev (chess player)

Vladimir Lazarev (Russian: Владимир Лазарев; born 5 June 1964 in Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union) is a chess Grandmaster of Russian origin, now living in France.

Biography

After learning to play chess in fifteen, Vladimir Lazarev joined the chess club in his hometown, Saratov and progresses quickly under the direction of International Master Alexander Astashin. After earning the title of International Master title in 1991 and played many tournaments in Russia, with such a prestigious victory in 1993 against Alexander Morozevich, he decides to continue its activities abroad as a professional player, and competes in several tournaments in Europe. Vladimir Lazarev married Latvian born chess player Anda Šafranska (WGM). The couple is moved to France in Lyon and later in Paris. He was awarded the Grandmaster title in 2001. Thereafter, Vladimir Lazarev turned to coaching young chess players in Villepinte, but continues to play a few tournaments.

Notable tournaments

• Winner of the tournament Alushta (1993)^[1]
• Winner of the International Open Lyon (1999, 2000)
• Winner of the International Open Lausanne (2004)
• Winner of the Open Rhône (2007)
• Second place in International Open Positano (2005)
• Third place in Open the Rhône (2005)
• Third place in International Open Monti, (Sardinia) (2005)

References

External links

• Vladimir Lazarev rating card at FIDE
  
• Vladimir Lazarev player profile and games at Chessgames.com
• Vladimir Lazarev  player profile at 365chess.com