Lembit Vahesaar
Appearance
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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.[1]
In 1960 he graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute (as an Estonian language, literature, and history teacher).[1]
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.[1]
During 1991-2002 he was permanent representative of Estonia to FIDE. During 1990-1992 he was the president of Estonian Chess Federation.[1]
During 1992-2000 he was a member of Estonian Olympic Committee.[1]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Lembit Vahesaar player details at ICCF