Gelfand trained under which Soviet Chess coach?
Vladimir Bagirov
Ratmir Kholmov
Lev Polugaevsky
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Gelfand trained under the Soviet Chess coach Vladimir Bagirov. Bagirov was a strong chess player himself, and he helped Gelfand to develop his skills and become a world-class chess player. Bagirov was a very demanding coach, and he pushed Gelfand to his limits. However, Gelfand appreciated Bagirov's coaching, and he credits him with helping him to become the player he is today.
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