In 1970 he graduated from the National University of Kharkiv with a degree in geography.
[1] He started his draughts exercising under the guidance of Johannes Türn.
1962–1965 he was draughts and chess coach at sport club Jõud.
Students: Õie Kundver (Kroon), Enno Eerma, Rein Vettner.
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