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Posted: 10/17/2004
| Updated: 11/9/2004
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 Irina is one of the most accomplished woman players from the days of the Soviet Union. Irina was a three-time USSR Women's Champion in 1971, 1979, and 1980, as well as winner of the Women's Olympiad in 1972 (scoring 5.5 out of 6), in 1974 (scoring 7.5 out of 9), and in 1984 (scoring 6.5 out of 11). Irina was given the rank of Woman's International Grand Master in 1976.
As a coach Irina is very strict and demands only the best, with the most amount of effort from each and every student. It is this that usually forces students to try and get on her good side. :
Some of Irina's best games can be found here:
Irina is also an accomplished Bridge Player, and you can get some info on it here:
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