Vladimir Bukal (November 1, 1939 – August 21, 2008) was a Croatian chess player holding the title of International master.
He played in many Yugoslav and Croatian championships, winning the latter in 1978.
[1] Twice winner of the B-section of the Reggio Emilia chess tournament (1988/89 and 1989/90).
Bukal achieved his best results in Senior tournaments: He was a member of the HAŠK Mladost Zagreb chess club.
His son Vladimir Bukal Jr. (born in 1975) is also an International master.