Boris Kogan was a Soviet-American chess player and trainer born on February 8, 1940, in the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. He contributed significantly to the world of chess through both his play and coaching. Kogan's influence on the game extended beyond mere competition; he was also known for nurturing talent in the sport until his passing on December 25, 1993. His dual nationality and expertise bridged Eastern and Western chess communities, making him a notable figure in the chess world.
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Time Zone - Europe/Minsk (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Boris
Fighting glory, struggle, or warrior
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Boris Kogan belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Babruysk
Place of Death: Atlanta
Cause of Death: colorectal cancer
Occupation: chess player
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 8, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Aquarius 27 | 19 Aquarius 36 | 13 Taurus 44 |
| Moon | 18 Aquarius 56 | 6 Scorpio 52 | 8 Aries 54 |
| Mercury | 24 Aquarius 11 | 2 Pisces 30 | 25 Aries 30 |
| Venus | 25 Pisces 20 | 27 Aquarius 26 | 28 Gemini 6 |
| Mars | 24 Aries 5 | 12 Aquarius 30 | 21 Gemini 24 |
| Jupiter | 7 Aries 19 | 16 Cancer 36 | 27 Aries 10 |
| Saturn | 26 Aries 9 | 29 Pisces 18 | 5 Taurus 45 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 3 | 27 Taurus 28 | 21 Taurus 31 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 3 | 0 Aries 21 | 22 Virgo 58 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 24 | 3 Aquarius 55 | 0 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 23 Libra 31 | 10 Pisces 8 | 18 Libra 57 |
| Ketu | 23 Aries 31 | 10 Virgo 8 | 18 Aries 57 |
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