Paul Keres Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Paul Keres (January 7, 1916 - June 5, 1975) was an Estonian chess grandmaster and writer, regarded as one of the best players from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s. He missed the opportunity to play in five World Championship matches and was a runner-up in four consecutive Candidates Tournaments. Keres participated in 11 chess Olympiads, winning three Soviet National Championships, and is often seen as the strongest player never to become World Champion, earning titles such as 'the Second Paul' and 'Crowned Prince of Chess'.

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Meaning of the name - Paul

small, humble

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January 7, 1916 Facts

Generation Group

Paul Keres belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Narva

Place of Death: Helsinki

Cause of Death: myocardial infarction

Educated At: University of Tartu

Occupation: non-fiction writer | chess player | chess composer

Awards Received: Merited Sportsperson of Estonian SSR | Merited Master of Sports of the USSR | Estonian Athlete of the Year | Order of the Red Banner of Labour

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.