Dieter Keller

Who is Dieter Keller?

Dieter René Keller is a Swiss chess master.

In 1953, he tied for 5-8th in Copenhagen. In 1955, he took 6th in Antwerp. In 1955, he took 4th in San Benedetto del Tronto.

In 1959, he took 12th in Zurich. Keller beat Robert James Fischer in their individual game there. In 1960, he took 2nd in Zurich. In 1961, he took 8th in Zurich. In 1961, he tied for 1st-2nd with Carlos Guimard in Enschede. In 1975, he tied for 1st-3rd in Zurich.

Keller was Swiss Champion in 1958, 1960, 1961, and 1963. He played for Switzerland in three Chess Olympiads.

In 1956, at fourth board in 12th Olympiad in Moscow;

In 1958, at third board in 13th Olympiad in Munich;

In 1968, at first board in 18th Olympiad in Lugano.

He played for Switzerland in Clare Benedict Cup three times, 1958, 1960, 1969, and once in 1st World Team Chess Championship at Lucerne 1985.

Keller was awarded the International Master title in 1961.