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Episode 156 Ireland’s first and only Chess Grand Master Alexander Baburin chats with Fender Jackson in Dublin on Sunday 13th April 2025. He is editor-in-chief.

156. Alexander Baburin: Chess Grand Master

14 April 2025


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Episode 156 Ireland’s first and only Chess Grand Master Alexander Baburin chats with Fender Jackson in Dublin on Sunday 13th April 2025. He is editor-in-chief of the e-mail distributed chess newspaper Chess Today and is a coach and author.

Alexander Baburin

Alexander Baburin is a Russian-born chess grandmaster who has long been based in Ireland. He has competed at the highest international level and represented Ireland in major competitions.

In addition to competitive play, he is respected as a coach and writer on chess strategy.

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