In 1979 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory in piano speciality.
[1] His chess career in 1972 when he won Kaarel Hermlin's memorial tournament in Jõgeva.
He has won medals at Estonian Chess Championships.
[1] 1983–1984 he edited the chess section at the newspaper Noorte Hääl.
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