Sandagdorj Handsuren (also spelled Khandsuren, born 5 May 1940) is a Mongolian chess player who holds the FIDE 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) |
| Peak rating | 2065 (January 2000) |
Biography
editFrom 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, making her the first Mongolian player to qualify for the Candidates and she finished in the 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 Woman International Master (WIM) title.
References
edit- ^ "1961 Candidates Tournament : World Chess Championship (women)". Mark-Weeks.com.
- ^ Bartelski, Wojciech. "Women's Chess Olympiads :: Sandagdorj Handsuren". OlimpBase.org.
External links
edit- Sandagdorj Khandsuren rating card at FIDE
- Sandagdorj Handsuren player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Sandagdorj Handsuren chess games at 365Chess.com
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