Paul Keres was an Estonian chess player and sportsperson, born in Narva in 1916. He died in 1975.
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Within chess, Paul Keres is remembered for a record that stands up against anything his generation produced.
The public record credits Paul Keres with 3 recorded honours. Chess is sport as pure calculation, and its champions are studied like composers, move by move, decades after they played.
Achievements
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour
- Merited Sportsperson of Estonian SSR
- Estonian Athlete of the Year
