Antoshin Vladimir Sergeevich (14.05.1929-13.05 1994)

Russian Grandmaster (1963). Chief coach of the men’s team of the USSR. USSR Correspondence Champion in 1960.

Was a participant in five USSR Championships, the best result was shown in 1967- 7th place. A member of the team which won the 1955 and 1956 World Student Championships.

Best results: Ulan-Bator, 3^rd; Kinbaum 1958, 2^nd;  Moscow 1960, 5^th; Sochi 1963, 4^th; Baku 1964, 1-2^nd; Ulan-Bator 1965, 1^st;  Venice 1966, 2^nd; Zinnowitz 1966, 1^st; Havana 1968, 4^th; Sarajevo 1970 3^rd; Frunze 1979, 2^nd.

He was a noted opening theorist and has opening variations in the Philidor and Dutch named after him.

Peak rating: 2480 in 1980.