Ortvin Sarapu
Estonian-New Zealand chess player and author
Born
1924
101 years ago
Died
April 13th, 1999
25 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Estonia
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This individual was a chess player who represented Estonia and later New Zealand. Competing at a high level, participation in multiple chess tournaments marked a significant part of his career. Apart from competitive play, contributions to chess literature included writing several books on chess strategy and tactics. His influence spanned both countries as a thinker and educator within the chess community.
Represented Estonia in international chess competitions
Authored several books on chess strategy
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