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Paul Keres ( [ˈpɑu̯l ˈkeres]; 7 January 1916 – 5 June 1975) was an Estonian chess grandmaster and chess writer. He was among the world's top players from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s, and narrowly missed a chance at a World Chess Championship match on five occasions.
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Jun 1, 2024 · Paul Keres (born January 7, 1916, Narva, Estonia, Russian Empire—died June 5, 1975, Helsinki, Finland) was an Estonian chess grandmaster, three times chess champion of the U.S.S.R., three times European champion, and a member of the winning Soviet team at seven world Chess Olympiads.
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Paul Keres was a legendary Estonian Chess Grandmaster and writer known for being a three-time Soviet and five-time Estonian chess champion. Born on January 7, 1916, he was considered one of the world’s top chess players from the mid-1930s up to the 1960s and was also notable for almost winning a world championship game on five occasions.
Paul Keres ( 7. jaanuar 1916 Narva – 5. juuni 1975 Helsingi) oli eesti maletaja ( rahvusvaheline suurmeister, 1950) ja malekirjanik. Maletaja elukäik. Paul Keres sündis Narvas käsitöölise peres ja veetis oma lapsepõlve- ja noorusaastad Pärnus. Kerese väljakujunemisel mängis suurt osa kirimale, mida ta mängis armastusega ka hilisemas eas.
Learn about Paul Keres, a three-time Soviet champion and a candidate for the World Championship seven times. See his notable games, his best games collection, and a ballet created in his honor.
Learn about the life and achievements of Paul Keres, a top grandmaster who never became world champion despite beating nine world champions. Find out how he died, how he is honored, and how to improve your chess skills with his games.
