Paul Keres (1916–1975) (jan 7, 1916 – jun 5, 1975)
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Was an Estonian, and later Soviet, chess player 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 championship match on five occasions.Keres won the 1938 AVRO tournament, which led to negotiations for a title match against champion Alexander Alekhine, but the match never took place due to World War II.
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jan 7, 1916
jun 5, 1975
~ 59 years