Honored USSR Chess coach Anatoly Bykhovsky has died.

Anatoly Bykhovsky, Honored coach of the USSR, international master and chess referee, passed away at the age of 92 after a long illness. This was announced on August 28 on the official website of the Russian Chess Federation.

"Bykhovsky has been one of the most prominent figures in the chess life of our country for many years. We express our deep condolences to the family and friends of Anatoly Avraamovich. The place and time of the farewell will be announced additionally," the publication says.

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