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Artur Yusupov
A Yusupov 
Photograph copyright © Fred Lucas, www.fredlucas.eu  

Number of games in database: 2,179
Years covered: 1974 to 2017
Last FIDE rating: 2554 (2461 rapid, 2430 blitz)
Highest rating achieved in database: 2680
Overall record: +619 -289 =1053 (58.4%)*
   * Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games in the database. 218 exhibition games, blitz/rapid, odds games, etc. are excluded from this statistic.

MOST PLAYED OPENINGS
With the White pieces:
 Queen's Pawn Game (168) 
    A46 D05 A40 D04 A41
 King's Indian (135) 
    E80 E60 E73 E62 E61
 Nimzo Indian (111) 
    E41 E52 E54 E30 E29
 Slav (92) 
    D10 D12 D18 D15 D16
 Queen's Indian (74) 
    E15 E12 E17 E14 E16
 Grunfeld (70) 
    D85 D86 D87 D95 D93
With the Black pieces:
 Petrov (169) 
    C42 C43
 French Defense (143) 
    C18 C09 C01 C05 C02
 Ruy Lopez (97) 
    C80 C82 C60 C72 C77
 Queen's Gambit Declined (97) 
    D37 D35 D31 D30 D39
 Orthodox Defense (72) 
    D56 D58 D52 D55 D50
 Ruy Lopez, Open (59) 
    C80 C82 C81 C83
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NOTABLE GAMES: [what is this?]
   Ivanchuk vs A Yusupov, 1991 0-1
   A Yusupov vs P Scheeren, 1983 1-0
   Taimanov vs A Yusupov, 1982 0-1
   Miles vs A Yusupov, 1985 0-1
   A Yusupov vs Ivanchuk, 1991 1-0
   A Yusupov vs Karpov, 1989 1-0
   A Yusupov vs Kasparov, 1989 1-0
   A Yusupov vs Lobron, 1996 1-0
   A Yusupov vs L Adasiak, 2005 1-0
   A Yusupov vs N Spiridonov, 1983 1-0

NOTABLE TOURNAMENTS: [what is this?]
   Amsterdam IBM-B (1978)
   Yerevan Zonal (1982)
   World Junior Championship (1977)
   Esbjerg (1980)
   Tunis Interzonal (1985)
   Hamburg SKA (1991)
   Staufer Open (2000)
   47th USSR Championship (1979)
   World Junior Championship (1978)
   Dubai Olympiad (1986)
   First Lady's Cup (1983)
   Capablanca Memorial (1979)
   48th USSR Championship (1980)
   USSR Championship (1981)
   Lucerne Olympiad (1982)

GAME COLLECTIONS: [what is this?]
   Legend Yusupov by Gottschalk
   0ZeR0's collected games volume 134 by 0ZeR0
   For Friends and Colleagues 1 (Dvoretsky) by Qindarka
   Strategie 1 - 6 Tigersprung auf DWZ 1500 by 5nizza

RECENT GAMES:
   🏆 European Rapid Championship
   M Narva vs A Yusupov (Dec-17-17) 0-1, rapid
   V Sakalauskas vs A Yusupov (Dec-17-17) 1/2-1/2, rapid
   A Yusupov vs M Mazurkiewicz (Dec-17-17) 1/2-1/2, rapid
   A Yusupov vs F Tuomainen (Dec-17-17) 1-0, rapid
   A Yusupov vs H Reichmann (Dec-17-17) 1/2-1/2, rapid

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ARTUR YUSUPOV
(born Feb-13-1960, 65 years old) Russia (federation/nationality Germany)
PRONUNCIATION:
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Artur Mayakovich Yusupov (né Арту́р Маякович Юсу́пов), aka Artur Majakowitsch Jussupow, born Moscow, USSR.

Awarded the IM title in 1977 for his victory in the World Junior Championship and the GM title in 1980, he was a World Title Candidate thrice running, losing the semi-final round in 1986, 1989 and 1992.

Other tournament results include 2nd in the USSR Championship of 1979, 1st at Erevan 1982, 4th= at Linares 1983, 1st at Tunis 1985, 1st= at Montpellier Candidates 1985 and 3rd at Linares 1988.

In the early 1990s, he interrupted burglars in his Moscow flat, was shot and was fortunate to survive. Soon after his recovery, Jussupow moved to Germany, where he now works as a writer and trainer (he became a FIDE Senior Trainer in 2005). Jussupow was German Champion in 2005. He is married to Nadja Jussupow.

Wikipedia article: Artur Yusupov

Last updated: 2024-11-21 13:28:45

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 page 1 of 88; games 1-25 of 2,179  PGN Download
Game  ResultMoves YearEvent/LocaleOpening
1. Bobrov vs A Yusupov  0-1321974Moscow Team ChampionshipA00 Uncommon Opening
2. M Berkovich vs A Yusupov 0-1361975Moscow ChampionshipA06 Reti Opening
3. A Monakov vs A Yusupov 1-0291975Moscow ChampionshipC77 Ruy Lopez
4. A Yusupov vs Yurtaev 1-0301976Moscow Junior ChampionshipB33 Sicilian
5. Z Sturua vs A Yusupov  1-0411976USSR Junior ChampionshipD59 Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower
6. A Yusupov vs N Aidarov  1-0361977Ch URS (team) (juniors)A15 English
7. W Ehrenfeucht vs A Yusupov  0-1301977Telechess ol1 7778B33 Sicilian
8. A Yusupov vs E Magerramov  1-0391977Ch URS (team) (juniors)A00 Uncommon Opening
9. A Yusupov vs S Konstantinov  1-0301977USSR Junior ChampionshipA46 Queen's Pawn Game
10. Kasparov vs A Yusupov 1-0481977USSR Junior ChampionshipE11 Bogo-Indian Defense
11. L Zaid vs A Yusupov  0-1681977Junior TournamentD58 Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower (Makagonov-Bondarevsky) Syst
12. A Yusupov vs E Magerramov 1-0411977Junior TournamentB40 Sicilian
13. A Yusupov vs Kasparov ½-½411977Junior TournamentA05 Reti Opening
14. Kasparov vs A Yusupov  ½-½201977Junior TournamentC42 Petrov Defense
15. A Yusupov vs Yermolinsky  0-1411977Junior TournamentA84 Dutch
16. Z Lanka vs A Yusupov  0-1391977Junior TournamentC42 Petrov Defense
17. J O Fries-Nielsen vs A Yusupov 0-1401977World Junior ChampionshipC55 Two Knights Defense
18. A Yusupov vs S Skembris  ½-½101977World Junior ChampionshipA04 Reti Opening
19. P Popovic vs A Yusupov  0-1471977World Junior ChampionshipA00 Uncommon Opening
20. A Yusupov vs A Zapata 1-0471977World Junior ChampionshipA05 Reti Opening
21. J Soares Masculo vs A Yusupov 0-1741977World Junior ChampionshipA06 Reti Opening
22. A Yusupov vs M Rivas Pastor  ½-½431977World Junior ChampionshipA29 English, Four Knights, Kingside Fianchetto
23. A Yusupov vs C Ionescu  ½-½131977World Junior ChampionshipA34 English, Symmetrical
24. A Yusupov vs G Morrison  1-0741977World Junior ChampionshipB53 Sicilian
25. A Yusupov vs A Groszpeter  ½-½371977World Junior ChampionshipA34 English, Symmetrical
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Kibitzer's Corner
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Nov-16-14  Rookiepawn: <he had, of course, been set up by the hotel reception staff, who had directed him to the bank in the first place.>

This is high quality customer care, they organize everything for you.

Dec-01-14  john barleycorn: From bio above:

<In the early 1990s he disturbed burglars in his Moscow flat and was shot. Soon afterwards, Yusupov moved to Germany where he now works as a writer and trainer.>

That doesn't make a lot of sense. When he was shot, he would have been be moved and quitted working, instantly.

Dec-20-14  whiteshark: Great interview with him: http://chess24.com/en/read/news/yus...

the original, even more extensive Russian version: http://www.chesspro.ru/interview/ju... (great photos, too!)

Dec-20-14  john barleycorn: <whiteshark: Great interview with him>

absolutely.

Mar-18-15
Premium Chessgames Member
  Penguincw: Congrats to Yusupov for his performance at the Reykjavik Open (2015). He was the 15th seed with 2573, and finished with 7.5/10, and 13th overall (near the end of a 11-way tie for 4th). He also gained 8.7 rating points.

BTW: Is Jussupow his German name or something? Thanks.

http://chess-results.com/tnr143563....

May-01-15  paavoh: @Penguincw: <Jussupow> is a typical German translitteration of his Russian surname.

For other options, please scroll down the page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romani...

I am not aware if <Jussupow> is his current official surname - anyone?

May-26-15  TheFocus: <What distinguishes a Grandmaster from a master? Chess-lovers often ask questions like that. To many people it seems that Grandmasters simply calculate variations a little deeper. Or that they know their opening theory slightly better. But in fact the real difference is something else. You can pick out two essential qualities in which those with higher titles are superior to others: the ability to sense the critical moment in a game, and a finer understanding of various positional problems> - Artur Yusupov.
Jul-02-15  Willem Wallekers: It looks like Jussupow is indeed the official spelling nowadays. There is an Artur Jussupow playing in the World Open. Must be him.
Jul-02-15  paavoh: Thanks <Willem>!
Jul-09-15  Tomlinsky: "The problem with the Dutch is that Black very often in the middlegame finds that his best available move is f5-f7." - Artur Yusupov
Sep-13-15
Premium Chessgames Member
  offramp: <"In the early 1990s, he interrupted burglars in his Moscow flat, was shot and was fortunate to survive.">

I wonder if he was shot by a descendent of Rasputin?

Sep-13-15  Howard: Yes, 1990 was when he was shot. Inside Chess had a short article about that.
Feb-13-16  TheFocus: Happy birthday, GM Artur Yusupov.
Feb-13-16
Premium Chessgames Member
  MissScarlett: < In the early 1990s, he interrupted burglars in his Moscow flat, was shot and was fortunate to survive.>

<In the lawless conditions of Russia’s 1990s, he was stabbed in the stomach by a robber at his Moscow flat and was lucky to survive.>

http://www.standard.co.uk/staticpag...

Jun-30-16
Premium Chessgames Member
  ketchuplover: www.newinchess.com now has "Revision & Exam 1 : The fundamentals"
Aug-01-16  posoo: WHEN do u think dat dis man is going to DIE?
Aug-15-16  The Chess Express: That's a bit rude considering what a great guy he is.
Aug-16-16
Premium Chessgames Member
  offramp: <The Chess Express: That's a bit rude considering what a great guy he is.>

Posoo was referring to Yusupov's having been both shot and stabbed and surviving Kasparov vs Yusupov, 1993.

Aug-16-16  morfishine: <posoo> Dis man is honly fiffy sit yeers he hus menny mo time a head uv hym
Feb-13-17  TheFocus: Happy birthday, Artur Yusupov!
Feb-13-17  Swedish Logician: In 1986 there were FOUR decided Winaver Advanced French games between Sokolov and Yusupov, with net result 2-2. Three earlier ones were in their Candiates match, but Yusupov's Petrosian-like sacrifice of the exchange in this marvellous positional win impressed me the most: A Sokolov vs Yusupov, 1986 It has, however, not been included among his notable games, where it definitely belongs.
Feb-13-17
Premium Chessgames Member
  moronovich: <Swedish Logician>

Plani(n)c and Timman also played 4 games of Winanwer I think.Not in a row,but on 4 different occasions ! I think Plani(n)c won them all.Timman was stubborn and wanted to exploit a certain variation with an early -Qa5-a4.

Jun-14-19
Premium Chessgames Member
  Fusilli: Today I made a drawing of him. For those who have Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByraGed...

Jun-14-19  ughaibu: Pretty good! Just a bit short on menacingness.
Jun-14-19
Premium Chessgames Member
  Fusilli: <ughaibu> Thank you! But you are being sarcastic, right? I was disappointed my rendering made him quite menacing, much more than the original picture!
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