Career
Igor Zhdanov started to play chess at the age of eight and continued to play chess until his death. He was a master, trainer, organizer and journalist. One of his passion was to give lectures at the Rīga Chess Culture University.
Igor Zhdanov attended the Riga State Gymnasium Number.1 and upon graduation in 1938 pursued studies in German philosophy at the University of Latvia.
Best results in Latvian Championship after Second World War:
1948 – 2,
1964 – 2. Igor Zhdanov played for Latvia in Soviet Team Chess Championship in 1953, and for Latvian team "Daugava" in Soviet Team Chess Cup in 1964, 1968, and 1974.