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Ortvin Sarapu

Estonian–New Zealand chess player (1924-1999)

  • Fame39.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia133
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1924–1999, aged 75
  • Wikipedia
    12 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1924–1999
    Aged 75
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
Summary
Updated 2026-08-13

Ortvin Sarapu, known in New Zealand as "Mr Chess", was an Estonian-born chess player who emigrated to New Zealand and won or shared the New Zealand Chess Championship 20 times from 1952 to 1990.

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39.8
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Historical10.3
Source confidence60.0
Completeness40.0
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