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The republic of Estonia (formerly the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic of the USSR) is the northernmost of the three Baltic States in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by the Baltic Sea, Latvia, and Russia. It has numerous lakes and forests and many rivers, most draining northward into the Gulf of Finland or eastward into Lake Peipus, its largest lake. ENJOY!!
Languages: Estonian, Russian
Religions: Evangelical Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, Baptist
Status: UN Country 1991
Kroon: Latin for Corona or "Crown"
Today’s note is a 1994 issue of 5 Krooni.
(Front) Paul Keres 1916-1975 {see Note below} at center. Chessboard and Arms at upper right. (Back) Narva Fortress along river Church.
Paul Keres (January 7, 1916 – June 5, 1975), was an Estonian chess grandmaster. Keres narrowly missed a chance at a World Chess Championship match on five occasions. He won the 1938 AVRO tournament, which led to negotiations for a World Championship match against Alexander Alekhine, but the match never took place due to World War II. Then after the war he was runner-up in the Candidates' Tournament on four consecutive occasions.
Due to these and other strong results, many commentators consider Keres to be the strongest player never to become World Chess Champion. He was nicknamed "The Crown Prince of Chess”
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