Ortvin Sarapu
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About
Nicknamed "Mr. Chess," he is perhaps the greatest chess player in New Zealand national history.
Before Fame
He was born in Estonia and moved to New Zealand in his early twenties to escape war-torn Europe.
Trivia
He won the New Zealand National Chess Championship a record 20 times.
Family Life
His family moved form Estonia to Denmark when he was a boy.
Associated With
Boris Spassky is one of his most well known competitors.
