Jacob Murey
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Jacob Murey is a Russia
n-born Israel
i chess grandmaster. , his Elo rating was 2433, making him the No. 39 player in Israel and the 1449th-highest rated player in the world. His peak rating was 2560 in 1989.
won). In 1966, he tied for 1st with Nikitin in Moscow. In 1967, he tied for 4–7th in Moscow-ch. In 1967, he tied for 41–57th in Kharkov (35th USSR Championship
; Lev Polugaevsky
and Mikhail Tal
won). In 1969, he took 10th in Moscow-ch (Igor Zaitsev
won). In 1969, he took 15th in Voronezh (URS-ch sf). In 1970, he tied for 15–16th in Moscow-ch. In 1972, he tied for 6–8th in Sukhumi. In 1974, he tied for 5–7th in Tula. In 1975, he tied for 4–7th in Yalta. In 1978, he was one of Viktor Korchnoi’s
seconds in Baguio during a match for the World Chess Championship
against Anatoly Karpov
. In 1979, he tied for 1st–2nd with Balshan in Ramat Hasharon
. In 1980, he took 2nd in Beer Sheva. In 1980, he took 2nd in Ramat Hasharon. In 1982, he won in Randers (zonal, group B). In 1982, he took 7th in Moscow (interzonal; Garry Kasparov
won).
Murey played for Israel in three Chess Olympiad
s:
In 1982/83, he tied for 3rd–4th in Hastings (Rafael Vaganian
won). In 1983, he tied for 3rd–4th in Netanya (Miguel Quinteros
won). In 1987, he tied for 2nd in Marseille. In 1987, he won in Seville. In 1988, he tied for 2nd–3rd with Zsuzsa Polgar, behind Korchnoi, in Royan. In 1997, he tied for 3–8th in Winnipeg (Julian Hodgson
won).
Murey won 1st European Senior Championship
at Saint Vicent 2001. He tied for 2nd–4th in 3rd Senior EU-ch 2003 (Sinisa Joksic won), and for 2nd–6th in 5th Senior EU-ch 2005 (Mark Tseitlin
won). He also played for Israel in 1st World Senior Team Championship at Isle of Man
2004. He won gold team medal and was equal 1st with Wolfgang Uhlmann
on first board there.
Murey was awarded the International Master of Correspondence Chess title in 1970, the International Master (IM) title in 1980, and the GM title in 1987.
Russia
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n-born Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i chess grandmaster. , his Elo rating was 2433, making him the No. 39 player in Israel and the 1449th-highest rated player in the world. His peak rating was 2560 in 1989.
Chess career
In 1961, Murey tied for 6–7th in Moscow (USSR-ch students). In 1963, he took 12th in Moscow-ch. In 1965, he tied for 7–8th in Moscow (Central Chess Club-ch; Vladimir LiberzonVladimir Liberzon
Vladimir Mikhailovich Liberzon was a Russian–born Israeli chess grandmaster.-Biography:Liberzon played in several Soviet championships, his best result being fourth at the 36th Championship, Alma-Ata 1968/69...
won). In 1966, he tied for 1st with Nikitin in Moscow. In 1967, he tied for 4–7th in Moscow-ch. In 1967, he tied for 41–57th in Kharkov (35th USSR Championship
USSR Chess Championship
This is a list of all the winners of the USSR Chess Championship. It was the strongest national chess championship ever held, with eight world chess champions and four world championship finalists among its winners...
; Lev Polugaevsky
Lev Polugaevsky
Lev Abramovich Polugaevsky was an International Grandmaster of chess and frequent contender for the world chess championship, although he never achieved that title...
and Mikhail Tal
Mikhail Tal
Mikhail Tal was a Soviet–Latvian chess player, a Grandmaster, and the eighth World Chess Champion.Widely regarded as a creative genius, and the best attacking player of all time, he played a daring, combinatorial style. His play was known above all for improvisation and unpredictability....
won). In 1969, he took 10th in Moscow-ch (Igor Zaitsev
Igor Zaitsev
Igor Arkadyevich Zaitsev is a Russian grandmaster of chess. He is of Armenian descent.-Early life and family:He was born in Ramenskoe, a town outside Moscow...
won). In 1969, he took 15th in Voronezh (URS-ch sf). In 1970, he tied for 15–16th in Moscow-ch. In 1972, he tied for 6–8th in Sukhumi. In 1974, he tied for 5–7th in Tula. In 1975, he tied for 4–7th in Yalta. In 1978, he was one of Viktor Korchnoi’s
Viktor Korchnoi
Viktor Lvovich Korchnoi ; pronounced in the original Russian as "karch NOY"; Ви́ктор Льво́вич Корчно́й, born March 23, 1931 is a professional chess player, author and currently the oldest active grandmaster on the tournament circuit...
seconds in Baguio during a match for the World Chess Championship
World Chess Championship
The World Chess Championship is played to determine the World Champion in the board game chess. Men and women of any age are eligible to contest this title....
against Anatoly Karpov
Anatoly Karpov
Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Champion. He was the official world champion from 1975 to 1985 when he was defeated by Garry Kasparov. He played three matches against Kasparov for the title from 1986 to 1990, before becoming FIDE World Champion once...
. In 1979, he tied for 1st–2nd with Balshan in Ramat Hasharon
Ramat Hasharon
Ramat HaSharon is a city located on Israel's central coastal strip in the south of the Sharon region, bordering Tel Aviv to the south and Herzliya and Kibbutz Glil Yam to the north. It is part of the Tel Aviv District, within Gush Dan metropolitan area...
. In 1980, he took 2nd in Beer Sheva. In 1980, he took 2nd in Ramat Hasharon. In 1982, he won in Randers (zonal, group B). In 1982, he took 7th in Moscow (interzonal; Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov
Garry Kimovich Kasparov is a Russian chess grandmaster, a former World Chess Champion, writer, political activist, and one of the greatest chess players of all time....
won).
Murey played for Israel in three Chess Olympiad
Chess Olympiad
The Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams from all over the world compete against each other. The event is organised by FIDE, which selects the host nation.-Birth of the Olympiad:The first Olympiad was unofficial...
s:
- In 1980, at fourth board in 24th Chess Olympiad24th Chess OlympiadThe 24th Chess Olympiad, organized by the FIDE and comprising an open and women's tournament, as well as several events designed to promote the game of chess, took place between November 20 and December 6, 1980, in La Valletta, Malta.-References:* OlimpBase...
in La Valletta (+6 −4 =1); - In 1982, at second board in 25th Chess Olympiad25th Chess OlympiadThe 25th Chess Olympiad, organized by the FIDE and comprising an open and women's tournament, as well as several events designed to promote the game of chess, took place between October 29 and November 16, 1982, in Lucerne, Switzerland.-References:...
in Lucerne (+6 −4 =3); - In 1984, at first reserve board in 26th Chess Olympiad26th Chess OlympiadThe 26th Chess Olympiad, organized by the FIDE and comprising an open and women's tournament, as well as several events designed to promote the game of chess, took place between November 18 and December 5, 1984, in Thessaloniki, Greece.-References:...
in Thessaloniki (+2 −2 =3).
In 1982/83, he tied for 3rd–4th in Hastings (Rafael Vaganian
Rafael Vaganian
Rafael Artemovich Vaganian, also transliterated Vahanyan is an Armenian chess grandmaster known for his sharp tactical style of play...
won). In 1983, he tied for 3rd–4th in Netanya (Miguel Quinteros
Miguel Quinteros
Miguel Quinteros is an Argentine chess grandmaster.He won the Argentine Chess Championship at the age of 18 and in 1969 took eighth place at the Mar del Plata Zonal tournament...
won). In 1987, he tied for 2nd in Marseille. In 1987, he won in Seville. In 1988, he tied for 2nd–3rd with Zsuzsa Polgar, behind Korchnoi, in Royan. In 1997, he tied for 3–8th in Winnipeg (Julian Hodgson
Julian Hodgson
Julian Michael Hodgson is an English International Grandmaster and former British Champion of chess.He first came to the notice of the chess world for his phenomenal prowess as a junior; he was London under-18 champion at 12 years of age and won the British Boys under-21 title aged just...
won).
Murey won 1st European Senior Championship
European Senior Chess Championship
The European Senior Chess Championship is a chess tournament for senior chess players organised by the European Chess Union . Men can participate if they are 60 or over by January 1 of the year the tournament starts. For women the age requirement is 50 or over. The format of the tournament is 9...
at Saint Vicent 2001. He tied for 2nd–4th in 3rd Senior EU-ch 2003 (Sinisa Joksic won), and for 2nd–6th in 5th Senior EU-ch 2005 (Mark Tseitlin
Mark Tseitlin
Mark Danilovich Tseitlin , is an Israeli International Grandmaster of chess of Russian origin.Mark Tseitlin got acquainted with chess in Leningrad's Pioneers Palace. He is self-taught, having studied without a coach...
won). He also played for Israel in 1st World Senior Team Championship at Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
2004. He won gold team medal and was equal 1st with Wolfgang Uhlmann
Wolfgang Uhlmann
Wolfgang Uhlmann is a prominent German International Grandmaster of chess. Despite being a dedicated professional chess player, and undoubtedly the GDR's most successful ever, he has also had a career in accountancy.-Chess career:...
on first board there.
Murey was awarded the International Master of Correspondence Chess title in 1970, the International Master (IM) title in 1980, and the GM title in 1987.