Sandagdorj Handsuren
Sandagdorj Handsuren (born 5 May 1940) is a Mongolian chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master (WIM, 1972). She is a winner of the Mongolian Women's Chess Championship (1968).
| Sandagdorj Handsuren | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Mongolia |
| Born | 5 May 1940 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Title | Woman International Master (1972) |
Biography
From the 1960s to the 1970s Sandagdorj Handsuren was one of the leading Mongolian women's chess players. In 1968, she won Mongolian Women's Chess Championship. In 1961, Sandagdorj Handsuren participated at Women's World Chess Championship Candidates Tournament in Vrnjačka Banja and ranked 17th place.[1]
Sandagdorj Handsuren played for Mongolia in the Women's Chess Olympiads:[2]
- In 1963, at second board in the 2nd Chess Olympiad (women) in Split (+5, =1, -8),
- In 1972, at second board in the 5th Chess Olympiad (women) in Skopje (+2, =3, -4).
In 1972, she awarded the FIDE International Women Master (WIM) title.
References
- "1961 Candidates Tournament : World Chess Championship (women)". www.mark-weeks.com.
- Bartelski, Wojciech. "OlimpBase :: Women's Chess Olympiads :: Sandagdorj Handsuren". www.olimpbase.org.
External links
- Sandagdorj Handsuren player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Sandagdorj Handsuren chess games at 365Chess.com
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