Osmo Kaila

Finnish chess player (1916-1991)
Person human Q238940
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Osmo Kaila

Summary

Osmo Kaila is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on May 11, 1916[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on June 3, 1991[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], chess player[7], and puzzle designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Helsinki[2], Osmo Kaila…
  • Osmo Kaila died in Helsinki[4].
  • Osmo Kaila was born on May 11, 1916[3].
  • Osmo Kaila died on June 3, 1991[5].
  • Osmo Kaila's father was Kustavi Kaila[10].
  • Osmo Kaila held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Osmo Kaila's professions included journalist[6].
  • Osmo Kaila worked as a chess player[7].
  • Osmo Kaila's professions included puzzle designer[8].
  • Osmo Kaila is recorded as male[12].
  • Osmo Kaila's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Osmo Kaila's sport is recorded as chess[14].
  • Osmo Kaila's family name is recorded as Kaila[15].
  • Osmo Kaila's given name is recorded as Osmo[16].
  • Osmo Kaila's participant in is recorded as 10th Chess Olympiad[17].
  • Osmo Kaila's participant in is recorded as 3rd unofficial Chess Olympiad[18].
  • Osmo Kaila's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[19].
  • Osmo Kaila's country for sport is recorded as Finland[20].
  • Osmo Kaila's title of chess person is recorded as International Master[21].
  • Osmo Kaila's title of chess person is recorded as FIDE Master for Chess Compositions[22].
  • Osmo Kaila's title of chess person is recorded as International Judge of Chess Compositions[23].

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Origins and Family

Osmo Kaila's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on May 11, 1916[3]. His father was Kustavi Kaila[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], chess player[7], and puzzle designer[8].

Death and Burial

Osmo Kaila died on June 3, 1991[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Osmo Kaila ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Osmo Kaila born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Osmo Kaila…

Where did Osmo Kaila die?

Osmo Kaila died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Osmo Kaila's parents?

Osmo Kaila's father was Kustavi Kaila[10].

What did Osmo Kaila do for work?

Osmo Kaila worked as journalist[6], chess player[7], and puzzle designer[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Phsmet · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Helsinki
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Finnish
    Given name → Osmo
    Title of chess person → International Master, FIDE Master for Chess Compositions, International Judge of Chess Compositions
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P106]]: [[Q12957007]]"
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