 In 1941, he tied for 1st with Feliks Kibbermann in Tallinn (11th EST-ch), but took the title after a play-off match (+3 –0 =1).In 1942, he took 2nd, behind Paul Keres, in Tallinn (12th EST-ch).In 1944, he tied for 1st-2nd with August Eller in Viljandi (14th EST-ch).