Ülo Kesker
Estonian draughts player and sport journalist
About Ülo Kesker
Lived 1934 – 2019 (aged 85). Ülo Kesker was an Estonian and Russian journalist, draughts player and sports journalist.
Ülo Kesker (29 July 1934 – 31 July 2019) was an Estonian draughts player and sports journalist.
He was born in Haapsalu. In 1970 he graduated from the National University of Kharkiv with a degree in geography.
He started his draughts exercising under the guidance of Johannes Türn. He was multiple-times Estonian champion. 1962–1965 he was draughts and chess coach at sport club Jõud. Students: Õie Kundver (Kroon), Enno Eerma, Rein Vettner. 1955–1965 he was vice-chairman of Estonian Draughts Union.
Since 1994 he lived in Israel.
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Who was Ülo Kesker?
Estonian draughts player and sport journalist (1934-2019)
When was Ülo Kesker born?
Ülo Kesker was born on 29 July 1934 in Haapsalu.
When did Ülo Kesker die?
Ülo Kesker died on 31 July 2019.
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Ülo Kesker was a journalist, draughts player and sports journalist.
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Ülo Kesker was Estonian and Russian.
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