Latvian Chess Championship
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Professional level Latvian chess players have already appeared in the nineteenth century. They participated in chess tournaments and union congresses, organized by the Riga Chess Association. After the World War I, when Latvia became an independent country, official Latvian chess championship started. Initially they called on the Latvian chess congresses. The first Latvian Chess Congress took place in the 1924. The most common championships have been held in Riga, but sometimes in other cities.Championships and winners
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| 1924 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Hermanis Matisons Hermanis Matisons Hermanis Matisons , , was a Latvian chess player and one of world's most highly regarded chess masters in the early 1930s. He was also a leading endgame composer... |
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| 1926-7 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Fricis Apšenieks Fricis Apšenieks Fricis Apšenieks was a Latvian chess master.-Biography:... |
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| 1930-1 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Vladimirs Petrovs Vladimirs Petrovs Vladimirs Petrovs or Vladimir Petrov was a Latvian chess master.He was born in Riga, Latvia. Though he learned the game of chess relatively late, at age thirteen, Petrovs made rapid progress. By 1926, at age 19, he won the Riga Championship and finish third in the national championship... |
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| 1932 | Jelgava Jelgava -Sports:The city's main football team, FK Jelgava, plays in the Latvian Higher League and won the 2009/2010 Latvian Football Cup.- Notable people :*August Johann Gottfried Bielenstein - linguist, folklorist, ethnographer... |
Movsas Feigins Movsas Feigins Movsas Feigins or Movša Feigins was a Latvian chess master.-Biography:Movsas Feigins was born in Dvinsk, . He won at Riga 1930, and was Latvian Champion in 1932 . In 1932, he tied for 3rd–5th at Riga. The event was won by Vladimirs Petrovs... |
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| 1934 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Fricis Apšenieks Fricis Apšenieks Fricis Apšenieks was a Latvian chess master.-Biography:... |
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| 1935 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Vladimirs Petrovs Vladimirs Petrovs Vladimirs Petrovs or Vladimir Petrov was a Latvian chess master.He was born in Riga, Latvia. Though he learned the game of chess relatively late, at age thirteen, Petrovs made rapid progress. By 1926, at age 19, he won the Riga Championship and finish third in the national championship... |
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| 1937 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Vladimirs Petrovs Vladimirs Petrovs Vladimirs Petrovs or Vladimir Petrov was a Latvian chess master.He was born in Riga, Latvia. Though he learned the game of chess relatively late, at age thirteen, Petrovs made rapid progress. By 1926, at age 19, he won the Riga Championship and finish third in the national championship... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1938-9 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Vladimirs Petrovs Vladimirs Petrovs Vladimirs Petrovs or Vladimir Petrov was a Latvian chess master.He was born in Riga, Latvia. Though he learned the game of chess relatively late, at age thirteen, Petrovs made rapid progress. By 1926, at age 19, he won the Riga Championship and finish third in the national championship... |
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| 1941 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alexander Koblencs Alexander Koblencs Alexander Koblents was a Latvian chess International Master, trainer, and writer.In 1935, he took 4th place in Rosas . In 1936, he took 5th in Reus . In 1937, he won, ahead of Lajos Steiner, in Brno with 9/11. In 1938, he took 5th in Milan... |
Marta Krūmiņa |
| 1943 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Igors Ždanovs Igor Zhdanov -Chess player career:Igor Zhdanov started to play chess at the age of eight and continued to play chess until his death. He was a master, trainer, organizer and journalist... |
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| 1944 | Udelnaya | Voldemārs Mežgailis Voldemars Mežgailis Voldemārs Mežgailis was a Latvian chess master.... |
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| 1945 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alexander Koblencs Alexander Koblencs Alexander Koblents was a Latvian chess International Master, trainer, and writer.In 1935, he took 4th place in Rosas . In 1936, he took 5th in Reus . In 1937, he won, ahead of Lajos Steiner, in Brno with 9/11. In 1938, he took 5th in Milan... |
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| 1946 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alexander Koblencs Alexander Koblencs Alexander Koblents was a Latvian chess International Master, trainer, and writer.In 1935, he took 4th place in Rosas . In 1936, he took 5th in Reus . In 1937, he won, ahead of Lajos Steiner, in Brno with 9/11. In 1938, he took 5th in Milan... |
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| 1947 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Zigfrīds Solmanis Zigfrīds Solmanis Zigfrīds Solmanis was a Latvian chess master.-Chess player career:Zigfrīds Solmanis started to play chess at the age of 6. From him earliest youth participated in various tournaments and other events related to chess. He stood out with his aggressive style of play... |
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| 1948 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Augusts Strautmanis | Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1949 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alexander Koblencs Alexander Koblencs Alexander Koblents was a Latvian chess International Master, trainer, and writer.In 1935, he took 4th place in Rosas . In 1936, he took 5th in Reus . In 1937, he won, ahead of Lajos Steiner, in Brno with 9/11. In 1938, he took 5th in Milan... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1950 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Voldemārs Mežgailis Voldemars Mežgailis Voldemārs Mežgailis was a Latvian chess master.... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1951 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Mark Pasman | Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1952 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Kļaviņš Jānis Kļaviņš Jānis Kļaviņš is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1952.-Chess player career:Jānis Kļaviņš has a short but bright chess player career... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1953 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Mikhail Tal Mikhail Tal Mikhail Tal was a Soviet–Latvian chess player, a Grandmaster, and the eighth World Chess Champion.Widely regarded as a creative genius, and the best attacking player of all time, he played a daring, combinatorial style. His play was known above all for improvisation and unpredictability.... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1954 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1955 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.-History:... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1956 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.-History:... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1957 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.-History:... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1958 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Israel Zilber | Zara Nakhimovskaya |
| 1959 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Kārlis Klāsups | Zara Nakhimovskaya |
| 1960 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.-History:... |
Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte Milda Lauberte was a Latvian chess master.She played in two Women's World Championship tournaments, sharing third place with Sonja Graf, behind Vera Menchik and Clarice Benini at Stockholm 1937, and taking sixth place at Buenos Aires 1939 .-References:... |
| 1961 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.-History:... |
Zara Nakhimovskaya |
| 1962 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... |
Zara Nakhimovskaya |
| 1963 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.-History:... |
Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Klovāne won the Latvian Chess Championship for women seven times - 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1977, and 1978. She won also the Latvian women speed championship in 1977, 1978, and 1981.She learned to play chess at the age of 11... |
| 1964 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.-History:... |
Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Klovāne won the Latvian Chess Championship for women seven times - 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1977, and 1978. She won also the Latvian women speed championship in 1977, 1978, and 1981.She learned to play chess at the age of 11... |
| 1965 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Mikhail Tal Mikhail Tal Mikhail Tal was a Soviet–Latvian chess player, a Grandmaster, and the eighth World Chess Champion.Widely regarded as a creative genius, and the best attacking player of all time, he played a daring, combinatorial style. His play was known above all for improvisation and unpredictability.... |
Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Klovāne won the Latvian Chess Championship for women seven times - 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1977, and 1978. She won also the Latvian women speed championship in 1977, 1978, and 1981.She learned to play chess at the age of 11... |
| 1966 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis Aivars Gipslis was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.-History:... |
Benita Vēja Benita Vēja Benita Vēja is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1966.-Chess player career:... (Vilerte) |
| 1967 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... |
Vija Rožlapa Vija Rožlapa Vija Rožlapa is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women four times.-Chess player career:... |
| 1968 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... |
Sarma Sedleniece Sarma Sedleniece Sarma Sedleniece is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1968.Sarma Sedleniece started to play chess at the age of 13 and won the Latvian Girl championship for the first time at the age of 15 and was successful winning the same title three more times... |
| 1969 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Anatolijs Šmits Anatolijs Šmits Anatolijs Šmits was a Latvian chess master.... |
Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Klovāne won the Latvian Chess Championship for women seven times - 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1977, and 1978. She won also the Latvian women speed championship in 1977, 1978, and 1981.She learned to play chess at the age of 11... |
| 1970 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... |
Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Klovāne won the Latvian Chess Championship for women seven times - 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1977, and 1978. She won also the Latvian women speed championship in 1977, 1978, and 1981.She learned to play chess at the age of 11... |
| 1971 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... |
Vija Rožlapa Vija Rožlapa Vija Rožlapa is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women four times.-Chess player career:... |
| 1972 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Lev Gutman Lev Gutman Lev Gutman is a Latvian, Israeli, and German chess grandmaster.At the beginning of his career, Gutman tied for 11-12th at Riga 1967 , which was the first of many appearances in the Latvian championship; he tied for 5-7th place in 1969, tied for 4-5th in 1971, won in 1972, tied for 7-8th in 1973,... |
Vija Rožlapa Vija Rožlapa Vija Rožlapa is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women four times.-Chess player career:... |
| 1973 | Daugavpils Daugavpils Daugavpils is a city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city gets its name. Daugavpils literally means "Daugava Castle". With a population of over 100,000, it is the second largest city in the country after the capital Riga, which is located some... (M) Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... (W) |
Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.Awarded the International Master title in 1980, he was Latvian Champion in 1973 , 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985... |
Tamāra Vilerte Tamāra Vilerte Tamāra Vilerte is a Latvian chess player who won the World Senior Women Chess Championship in 2008 and holds the title of Woman Grandmaster. In 2008 she took second place in European Senior Women Chess Championship in Davos.Vilerte won the Latvian Girl Championship in 1971 and 1972... Ingrīda Priedīte Ingrīda Priedīte Ingrīda Priedīte is a Latvian Women International Correspondence ChessGrandmaster . Ingrīda Priedīte won the Latvian Chess Championship for women twice - 1973, and 1979.... |
| 1974 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Juzefs Petkēvičs Jusefs Petkevich Juzefs Petkēvičs a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Born into a Polish family , he came first in the Riga Championship of 1967, winning all thirteen games.He tied for 1st-3rd at Pärnu 1967... Vladimir Kirpichnikov |
Vija Rožlapa Vija Rožlapa Vija Rožlapa is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women four times.-Chess player career:... |
| 1975 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... Anatolijs Šmits Anatolijs Šmits Anatolijs Šmits was a Latvian chess master.... |
Astra Goldmane Astra Goldmane Astra Goldmane is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Goldmane in seventies and eighties was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia. In 1974, she took 4th place in Championship of USSR juniors in Tallinn... |
| 1976 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.Awarded the International Master title in 1980, he was Latvian Champion in 1973 , 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985... |
Ilze Rubene Ilze Rubene Ilze Rubene is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master. She won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1976 and 1995... (Ramane) |
| 1977 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.Awarded the International Master title in 1980, he was Latvian Champion in 1973 , 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985... |
Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Klovāne won the Latvian Chess Championship for women seven times - 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1977, and 1978. She won also the Latvian women speed championship in 1977, 1978, and 1981.She learned to play chess at the age of 11... |
| 1978 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.Awarded the International Master title in 1980, he was Latvian Champion in 1973 , 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985... |
Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Klovāne won the Latvian Chess Championship for women seven times - 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1977, and 1978. She won also the Latvian women speed championship in 1977, 1978, and 1981.She learned to play chess at the age of 11... |
| 1979 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... |
Ingrīda Priedīte Ingrīda Priedīte Ingrīda Priedīte is a Latvian Women International Correspondence ChessGrandmaster . Ingrīda Priedīte won the Latvian Chess Championship for women twice - 1973, and 1979.... |
| 1980 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Valērijs Žuravļovs Valerij Zhuravliov Valerij Zhuravliov is a Latvian chess master who has won the Latvian Chess Championship three times. He is a FIDE International Master .-Chess career:Valerij Zhuravliov won the Latvian Championship in 1980, 1992, and 1994... |
Tatjana Voronova |
| 1981 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Aleksander Wojtkiewicz Aleksander Wojtkiewicz Aleksander Wojtkiewicz was a Polish International Grandmaster of chess. He was born in Latvia. In his early teens he was already a strong player; a student of ex-world champion Mikhail Tal whom he assisted in the 1979 Interzonal tournament in Riga. He won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1981... |
Astra Goldmane Astra Goldmane Astra Goldmane is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Goldmane in seventies and eighties was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia. In 1974, she took 4th place in Championship of USSR juniors in Tallinn... |
| 1982 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... (M) Jūrmala Jurmala Jūrmala is a city in Latvia, about 25 kilometers west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching and sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River... (W) |
Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.Awarded the International Master title in 1980, he was Latvian Champion in 1973 , 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985... |
Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster. Anda Šafranska for many years was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia... |
| 1983 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.Awarded the International Master title in 1980, he was Latvian Champion in 1973 , 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985... |
Astra Goldmane Astra Goldmane Astra Goldmane is a former Latvian chess player. Astra Goldmane in seventies and eighties was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia. In 1974, she took 4th place in Championship of USSR juniors in Tallinn... |
| 1984 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Edvīns Ķeņģis Edvins Kengis Edvins Kengis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Kengis is an eight-time Latvian Champion, winning the national contest in 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2005... |
Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster. Anda Šafranska for many years was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia... |
| 1985 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vitolinš Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.Awarded the International Master title in 1980, he was Latvian Champion in 1973 , 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985... Juzefs Petkēvičs Jusefs Petkevich Juzefs Petkēvičs a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Born into a Polish family , he came first in the Riga Championship of 1967, winning all thirteen games.He tied for 1st-3rd at Pärnu 1967... |
Tatjana Voronova |
| 1986 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Jānis Klovāns Janis Klovans Jānis Klovāns was a Latvian chess Grandmaster. He was a career officer in the Soviet Army.Jānis Klovāns won the Latvian Championship nine times , and participated in several Soviet Championships... |
Tatjana Voronova |
| 1987 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Edvīns Ķeņģis Edvins Kengis Edvins Kengis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Kengis is an eight-time Latvian Champion, winning the national contest in 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2005... |
Tatjana Voronova |
| 1988 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Edvīns Ķeņģis Edvins Kengis Edvins Kengis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Kengis is an eight-time Latvian Champion, winning the national contest in 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2005... |
Natālija Jerjomina |
| 1989 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Edvīns Ķeņģis Edvins Kengis Edvins Kengis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Kengis is an eight-time Latvian Champion, winning the national contest in 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2005... |
Ingūna Erneste |
| 1990 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Edvīns Ķeņģis Edvins Kengis Edvins Kengis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Kengis is an eight-time Latvian Champion, winning the national contest in 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2005... |
Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster. Anda Šafranska for many years was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia... |
| 1991 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Normunds Miezis Normunds Miezis Normunds Miezis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster .-Chess career:He won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1991 and 2006. Played for Latvia in the Chess Olympiads of 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008... |
Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster. Anda Šafranska for many years was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia... |
| 1992 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Valērijs Žuravļovs Valerij Zhuravliov Valerij Zhuravliov is a Latvian chess master who has won the Latvian Chess Championship three times. He is a FIDE International Master .-Chess career:Valerij Zhuravliov won the Latvian Championship in 1980, 1992, and 1994... |
Anna Hahn Anna Hahn (chess player) Anna Hahn is an American chess player with the title of Woman International Master.In her native Latvia, she took the women's championship of 1992 and then moved to the U.S., where in 1994 she won the New York City High School Championship, and helped lead Edward R. Murrow to three consecutive... |
| 1993 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Zigurds Lanka Zigurds Lanka Zigurds Lanka is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster .Zigurds Lanka started to play chess when he was 6 years old. In 1987 he achieved the International Master title. Zigurds Lanka won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1993. His Elo rating peaks - 2575 in 1997 and 2531 in 2005... |
Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster. Anda Šafranska for many years was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia... |
| 1994 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Valērijs Žuravļovs Valerij Zhuravliov Valerij Zhuravliov is a Latvian chess master who has won the Latvian Chess Championship three times. He is a FIDE International Master .-Chess career:Valerij Zhuravliov won the Latvian Championship in 1980, 1992, and 1994... |
Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster. Anda Šafranska for many years was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia... |
| 1995 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Igors Rausis Igors Rausis Igors Rausis is a Latvian chess master who originates from Ukraina. He was Latvian champion in 1995... |
Ilze Rubene Ilze Rubene Ilze Rubene is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master. She won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1976 and 1995... |
| 1996 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Daniel Fridman Daniel Fridman Daniel Fridman is a German chess master who originates from Latvia. He was Latvian champion in 1996 and German champion in 2008.-Early chess career:... |
Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster. Anda Šafranska for many years was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia... |
| 1997 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Edvīns Ķeņģis Edvins Kengis Edvins Kengis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Kengis is an eight-time Latvian Champion, winning the national contest in 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2005... |
Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster. Anda Šafranska for many years was one of the best women's chess player in Latvia... |
| 1998 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Māris Krakops Māris Krakops Māris Krakops is a Latvian chess Grandmaster .Māris Krakops started real chess career in 1992 when he participated in Open Junior Championship of USSR in Jūrmala.... |
Dana Reizniece Dana Reizniece-Ozola Dana Reizniece-Ozola is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster .-Chess player career:... |
| 1999 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Arturs Neikšāns Arturs Neikšāns Arturs Neikšāns is a Latvian chess International Master . He twice won the Latvian Chess Championship in 2001 and 2011. Arturs Neikšāns has been crowned a city champion of two cities - Valka in 1998 and Jelgava in 1999... |
Dana Reizniece Dana Reizniece-Ozola Dana Reizniece-Ozola is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster .-Chess player career:... |
| 2000 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Viesturs Meijers Viesturs Meijers Viesturs Meijers is a Latvian chess Grandmaster . Plays chess from age 10. First trainer - I. Dambitis. International Master from 1993. He won the Latvian Chess Championship in 2000... |
Dana Reizniece Dana Reizniece-Ozola Dana Reizniece-Ozola is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster .-Chess player career:... |
| 2001 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Guntars Antoms | Dana Reizniece Dana Reizniece-Ozola Dana Reizniece-Ozola is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster .-Chess player career:... |
| 2002 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Ilmārs Starostīts Ilmārs Starostīts Ilmārs Starostīts is a Latvian chess Grandmaster .Ilmārs Starostīts participated in various Junior World Championships from 1993 to 1999. In 2001 he achieved the International Master title. Ilmārs Starostīts won the Latvian Chess Championship in 2002... |
Ingūna Erneste |
| 2003 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Evgeny Sveshnikov Evgeny Sveshnikov Evgeny Ellinovich Sveshnikov is a Latvian, former Soviet International Grandmaster of chess, and a chess writer.-The player:... |
Laura Rogule Laura Rogule Laura Rogule is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster. She won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2002 she won the World Girls Under-14 Championship... |
| 2004 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Edvīns Ķeņģis Edvins Kengis Edvins Kengis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Kengis is an eight-time Latvian Champion, winning the national contest in 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2005... |
Ilze Bērziņa |
| 2005 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Edvīns Ķeņģis Edvins Kengis Edvins Kengis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.Kengis is an eight-time Latvian Champion, winning the national contest in 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2005... |
Laura Rogule Laura Rogule Laura Rogule is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster. She won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2002 she won the World Girls Under-14 Championship... |
| 2006 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
Normunds Miezis Normunds Miezis Normunds Miezis is a Latvian chess Grandmaster .-Chess career:He won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1991 and 2006. Played for Latvia in the Chess Olympiads of 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008... |
Laura Rogule Laura Rogule Laura Rogule is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster. She won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2002 she won the World Girls Under-14 Championship... |
| 2008 | Mežezers (Pļaviņas municipality Pļaviņas municipality Pļaviņas municipality is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2009 by merging Aiviekste parish, Klintaine parish, Vietalva parish and Pļaviņas town the administrative centre being Pļaviņas.- References :... ) |
Evgeny Sveshnikov Evgeny Sveshnikov Evgeny Ellinovich Sveshnikov is a Latvian, former Soviet International Grandmaster of chess, and a chess writer.-The player:... |
Ilze Bērziņa |
| 2009 | Mežezers (Pļaviņas municipality Pļaviņas municipality Pļaviņas municipality is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2009 by merging Aiviekste parish, Klintaine parish, Vietalva parish and Pļaviņas town the administrative centre being Pļaviņas.- References :... ) |
Vitālijs Samoļins Vitālijs Samoļins Vitālijs Samoļins is a Latvian chess International Master . He won the Latvian Chess Championship in 2009.Vitālijs Samoļins played for Latvia in Chess Olympiads:... |
Laura Rogule Laura Rogule Laura Rogule is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster. She won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2002 she won the World Girls Under-14 Championship... |
| 2010 | Mežezers (Pļaviņas municipality Pļaviņas municipality Pļaviņas municipality is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2009 by merging Aiviekste parish, Klintaine parish, Vietalva parish and Pļaviņas town the administrative centre being Pļaviņas.- References :... ) |
Evgeny Sveshnikov Evgeny Sveshnikov Evgeny Ellinovich Sveshnikov is a Latvian, former Soviet International Grandmaster of chess, and a chess writer.-The player:... |
Laura Rogule Laura Rogule Laura Rogule is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster. She won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2002 she won the World Girls Under-14 Championship... |
| 2011 | Mežezers (Pļaviņas municipality Pļaviņas municipality Pļaviņas municipality is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2009 by merging Aiviekste parish, Klintaine parish, Vietalva parish and Pļaviņas town the administrative centre being Pļaviņas.- References :... ) |
Arturs Neikšāns Arturs Neikšāns Arturs Neikšāns is a Latvian chess International Master . He twice won the Latvian Chess Championship in 2001 and 2011. Arturs Neikšāns has been crowned a city champion of two cities - Valka in 1998 and Jelgava in 1999... |
Laura Rogule Laura Rogule Laura Rogule is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster. She won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2002 she won the World Girls Under-14 Championship... |