Shamkovich, Leonid Alexandrovich : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Shamkovich, Leonid Alexandrovich

Shamkovich was born in the USSR. He spent one year in Israel (1974-75), and moved to the USA in 1976.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1923

Career Highlights:
Leonid won the USSR championships of 1954 and 1956, and tied for first place in Sochi (1962) and again in Timisoara (1972).

Origin:
Brooklyn, NY, USA (b. USSR)

Category:
International Grand Master: 1965


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