Lembit Vahesaar
Estonian chess player, chess arbiter, translator and political observer
About Lembit Vahesaar
Lived 1936 – 2013 (aged 77). Lembit Vahesaar was an Estonian chess player, chess arbiter, translator, coach and political pundit.
Lembit Vahesaar (2 February 1936 in Tallinn – 25 April 2013 in Tallinn) was an Estonian chess and draughts referee and sports official. He was the best chess coach and organizer in 20th century in Estonia.
In 1960 he graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute (as an Estonian language, literature, and history teacher).
His chess coach studies were done under the guidance of Kaljus Pettai. Since 1969 he has the highest coach license of FIDE. He was a coach in four matches in World Chess Championships.
During 1991-2002 he was permanent representative of Estonia to FIDE. During 1990-1992 he was the president of Estonian Chess Federation.
During 1992-2000 he was a member of Estonian Olympic Committee.
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Who was Lembit Vahesaar?
Estonian chess player, chess arbiter, translator and political observer (1936-2013)
When was Lembit Vahesaar born?
Lembit Vahesaar was born on 2 February 1936 in Tallinn.
When did Lembit Vahesaar die?
Lembit Vahesaar died on 25 April 2013 in Tallinn.
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Lembit Vahesaar was a chess player, chess arbiter, translator, coach and political pundit.
What nationality was Lembit Vahesaar?
Lembit Vahesaar was Estonian.
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