How Semyon Furman Died: Cause of Death, Age at Death, and More!

Semyon Furman reached the not so modest age of 57 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous chess player.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Soviet chess player and coach, best known for training many of the world’s top players.

He was a factory worker in Leningrad while honing his chess skills on the side.

He played for the Soviets in the 1961 European Chess Championship, one of the few opportunities he had to play in a high profile event abroad.

His family underwent hardship during World War II when Leningrad was under siege by the Nazis.

He was an assistant to Mikhail Botvinnik before making his own run as formidable competitor.

How did Semyon Furman die?

Information about the death of Semyon Furman
Cause of deathN/A
Age of death57 years
ProfessionChess Player
BirthdayDecember 1, 1920
Death dateMarch 17, 1978
Place of deathSaint Petersburg, Russia
Place of burialN/A