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Alexander Beliavsky

Alexander Beliavsky (born December 17 1953) is a noted Ukrainian chess grand master, nicknamed "Satan". He currently lives in Slovenia and he plays for the Olympic team there.

He is noted for his uncompromising style of play and for his classical opening repertoire, including openings such as the Queen's Gambit, Ruy Lopez and French Defence, for example.

He won the World Junior Chess Championship in 1973 and the USSR Chess Championship several times.

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