As per our current Database, Mark Taimanov has been died on Nov 28, 2016 (age 90).
When Mark Taimanov die, Mark Taimanov was 90 years old.
| Popular As | Mark Taimanov |
| Occupation | Chess Player |
| Age | 90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 7, 1926 (Ukraine) |
| Birthday | February 7 |
| Town/City | Ukraine |
| Nationality | Ukraine |
Mark Taimanov’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Mark Taimanov was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
World-class concert musician and chess player who won the 1952 International Grandmaster title and was one of the world's top 10 chess players from 1946 to 1956.
He was 11 when he appeared as a Violinist in the 1937 Soviet film, "Beethoven Concerto."
He tied for first place two times throughout the 23 USSR Chess Championships in which he competed.
He and his first wife, Lyubov Bruk, performed as a piano duo, and their recordings were part of Philips and Steinway's "Great Pianists of the 20th Century" series.
His 1971 World Championship Candidates 6-0 loss to Bobby Fischer elicited great suspicion from the Soviet government, and they temporarily revoked his salary and right to travel overseas.
