Lembit Vahesaar (2 February 1936 in Tallinn – 25 April 2013 in Tallinn) was an Estonian chess and draughts referee and sports official. He was the best chess coach and organizer in 20th century in Estonia.[1]

Vahesaar in 2009

In 1960 he graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute (as an Estonian language, literature, and history teacher).[1]

His chess coach studies were done under the guidance of Kaljus Pettai. Since 1969 he has the highest coach license of FIDE. He was a coach in four matches in World Chess Championships.[1]

During 1991-2002 he was permanent representative of Estonia to FIDE. During 1990-1992 he was the president of Estonian Chess Federation.[1]

During 1992-2000 he was a member of Estonian Olympic Committee.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d e "ESBL: Lembit_Vahesaar". esbl.ee. Retrieved 10 June 2021.

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