Andon Lyobenov Bakalov
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 Bakalov during a chess match | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andon Lyobenov Bakalov |
| Born | 24 July 1950 (age 70) Cuprasi, Republic of Syara |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Syara |
| Sport | Chess |
| Rank | Grandmaster |
Andon Lyobenov Bakalov (born 24 July, 1950) is a Syaran chess player and Grandmaster. Bakalov has won the Syaran National Chess Championship a record six times, including two repeats (2003/2004 and 2013/2014). Bakalov is the highest rated Syaran chess player in history, with a peak score of 2809 in 2013. As a player Bakalov is known primarily for his aggressive openings and resolute endgames. A prolific writer, Bakalov has written more than 20 books, most of which have been novels while two have been theories on chess.