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Abram Model
Abram Model (Абрам Модель; 23 October 1896, Daugavpils – 16 February 1976, Leningrad) was a Russian chess master, although he had his master title taken away by the Soviet chess authorities due ...
Abram Model (Абрам Модель; 23 October 1896, Daugavpils – 16 February 1976, Leningrad) was a Russian chess master, although he had his master title taken away by the Soviet chess authorities due ...
Aivars Gipslis
Aivars Gipslis (February 8, 1937 – April 13, 2000) was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.
Aivars Gipslis (February 8, 1937 – April 13, 2000) was a Latvian chess FIDE Grandmaster and also an ICCF Grandmaster, and a chess writer.
Aleksander Wojtkiewicz
Aleksander Wojtkiewicz (Aleksandrs Voitkevičs) (January 15, 1963 - July 14, 2006) was a Polish International Grandmaster of chess.
Aleksander Wojtkiewicz (Aleksandrs Voitkevičs) (January 15, 1963 - July 14, 2006) was a Polish International Grandmaster of chess.
Alexander Koblencs
Alexander Koblents was a Latvian chess International Master, trainer, and writer.
Alexander Koblents was a Latvian chess International Master, trainer, and writer.
Alexander Shabalov
Alexander Shabalov (born September 12, 1967) is an American chess grandmaster, the multiple winner of the U.S. Chess Championships; he was the 2007 US Champion.
Alexander Shabalov (born September 12, 1967) is an American chess grandmaster, the multiple winner of the U.S. Chess Championships; he was the 2007 US Champion.
Alvis Vitolinš
Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.
Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian chess master.
Anatolijs Šmits
Anatolijs Šmits (also Anatols Šmits, born September 2, 1941 in Pskov region, Russia, Soviet Union - died January 30, 1998, Riga, Latvia) was a Latvian chess master.
Anatolijs Šmits (also Anatols Šmits, born September 2, 1941 in Pskov region, Russia, Soviet Union - died January 30, 1998, Riga, Latvia) was a Latvian chess master.
Anda Šafranska
Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster.
Anda Šafranska is a Latvian born chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster.
Anna Hahn (chess player)
Anna Hahn (born June 21, 1976, Riga) is an American chess player with the title of Woman International Master.
Anna Hahn (born June 21, 1976, Riga) is an American chess player with the title of Woman International Master.
Arkadij Naiditsch
Arkadij Naiditsch (born 25 October 1985 in Latvia) is a German chess Grandmaster (title awarded in April 2001) who was the clear winner of the Dortmund Sparkassen 2005 Tournament, ahead of highe...
Arkadij Naiditsch (born 25 October 1985 in Latvia) is a German chess Grandmaster (title awarded in April 2001) who was the clear winner of the Dortmund Sparkassen 2005 Tournament, ahead of highe...
Aron Nimzowitsch
Aron Nimzowitsch was a Latvian-born Danish unofficial chess grandmaster and a very influential chess writer.
Aron Nimzowitsch was a Latvian-born Danish unofficial chess grandmaster and a very influential chess writer.
Arturs Neikšāns
Arturs Neikšāns is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Arturs Neikšāns is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Astra Goldmane
Astra Goldmane is a former Latvian chess player.
Astra Goldmane is a former Latvian chess player.
Astra Klovāne
Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player.
Astra Klovāne is a former Latvian chess player.
Augusts Strautmanis
Augusts Strautmanis was a Latvian chess master.
Augusts Strautmanis was a Latvian chess master.
Benita Vēja
Benita Vēja (born January 15, 1948, Kuldiga as Benita Vilerte) is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1966.
Benita Vēja (born January 15, 1948, Kuldiga as Benita Vilerte) is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1966.
Charles Kalme
Charles Ivars Kalme (November 15, 1939 – March 20, 2002) was an American International Master of chess recognized by FIDE, the World Chess Federation, and a mathematician.
Charles Ivars Kalme (November 15, 1939 – March 20, 2002) was an American International Master of chess recognized by FIDE, the World Chess Federation, and a mathematician.
Dana Reizniece-Ozola
Dana Reizniece-Ozola is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster.
Dana Reizniece-Ozola is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster.
Daniel Fridman
Daniel Fridman (born February 15, 1976 in Riga) is a German chess master who originates from Latvia.
Daniel Fridman (born February 15, 1976 in Riga) is a German chess master who originates from Latvia.
Edmar Mednis
Edmar John Mednis (March 22, 1937–February 13, 2002) was an American International Grandmaster of chess (awarded in 1980) born in Riga, Latvia.
Edmar John Mednis (March 22, 1937–February 13, 2002) was an American International Grandmaster of chess (awarded in 1980) born in Riga, Latvia.
Edvīns Ķeņģis
Edvins Kengis (Edvīns Ķeņģis) (born 12 April 1959, Cēsis) is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Edvins Kengis (Edvīns Ķeņģis) (born 12 April 1959, Cēsis) is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Elmārs Zemgalis
Elmārs Zemgalis, is a Latvian-American chess master and mathematics professor.
Elmārs Zemgalis, is a Latvian-American chess master and mathematics professor.
Evgeny Sveshnikov
Evgeny Ellinovich Sveshnikov is a Latvian, former Soviet International Grandmaster of chess, and a chess writer.
Evgeny Ellinovich Sveshnikov is a Latvian, former Soviet International Grandmaster of chess, and a chess writer.
Fricis Apšenieks
Fricis Apšenieks was a Latvian chess master.
Fricis Apšenieks was a Latvian chess master.
Friedrich Amelung
Friedrich Ludwig Balthasar Amelung (23 March 1842 – 22 March 1909) was a Baltic German chess player, endgame composer, and journalist.
Friedrich Ludwig Balthasar Amelung (23 March 1842 – 22 March 1909) was a Baltic German chess player, endgame composer, and journalist.
Guntars Antoms
Guntars Antoms is a Latvian lawyer and chess International Master.
Guntars Antoms is a Latvian lawyer and chess International Master.
Hermanis Matisons
Hermanis Matisons (1894 – 1932), (also known as Herman Mattison), was a Latvian chess player and one of world's most highly regarded chess masters in the early 1930s.
Hermanis Matisons (1894 – 1932), (also known as Herman Mattison), was a Latvian chess player and one of world's most highly regarded chess masters in the early 1930s.
Igor Zhdanov
Igor Zhdanov (Igors Ždanovs; Игорь Николаевич Жданов; July 27, 1920, Cesvaine, Latvia - December 25, 1996, Rīga, Latvia) is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1943.
Igor Zhdanov (Igors Ždanovs; Игорь Николаевич Жданов; July 27, 1920, Cesvaine, Latvia - December 25, 1996, Rīga, Latvia) is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1943.
Igors Rausis
Igors Rausis (born April 7, 1961 in Komunarsk, Ukrainian SSR) is a Latvian chess master who originates from Ukraina.
Igors Rausis (born April 7, 1961 in Komunarsk, Ukrainian SSR) is a Latvian chess master who originates from Ukraina.
Ilga Kļaviņa
Ilga Kļaviņa is a Latvian chess player.
Ilga Kļaviņa is a Latvian chess player.
Ilmārs Starostīts
Ilmārs Starostīts is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Ilmārs Starostīts is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Ilze Bērziņa
Ilze Bērziņa is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster.
Ilze Bērziņa is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster.
Ilze Rubene
Ilze Rubene was a Latvian chess player who held the title of Woman International Master.
Ilze Rubene was a Latvian chess player who held the title of Woman International Master.
Ingrīda Priedīte
Ingrīda Priedīte is a Latvian Women International Correspondence Chess Grandmaster.
Ingrīda Priedīte is a Latvian Women International Correspondence Chess Grandmaster.
Israel Zilber
Israel Zilber is a chess player who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1958.
Israel Zilber is a chess player who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1958.
Jusefs Petkevich
Juzefs Petkēvičs (Jusefs Petkevich, Josef Petkevitch, Józef Pietkiewicz) (born 19 December 1940, Riga) a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Juzefs Petkēvičs (Jusefs Petkevich, Josef Petkevitch, Józef Pietkiewicz) (born 19 December 1940, Riga) a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Jānis Kļaviņš
Jānis Kļaviņš (April 27, 1933, Rīga - November 25, 2008, Latvia) is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1952.
Jānis Kļaviņš (April 27, 1933, Rīga - November 25, 2008, Latvia) is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1952.
Karl Wilhelm Rosenkrantz
Karl (Carl) Wilhelm Rosenkrantz (13 June 1876 – 1942) was a Latvian chess master.
Karl (Carl) Wilhelm Rosenkrantz (13 June 1876 – 1942) was a Latvian chess master.
Karlis Ozols
Kārlis Ozols (9 August 1912, Riga – 23 March 2001, Australia) was a Latvian-Australian chess player.
Kārlis Ozols (9 August 1912, Riga – 23 March 2001, Australia) was a Latvian-Australian chess player.
Kārlis Bētiņš
Kārlis Karlovich Bētiņš (Karlis Betins, Karl Behting) (27 October 1867, Bērzmuiža – 28 March 1943, Riga) was a Latvian chess master and composer of studies.
Kārlis Karlovich Bētiņš (Karlis Betins, Karl Behting) (27 October 1867, Bērzmuiža – 28 March 1943, Riga) was a Latvian chess master and composer of studies.
Kārlis Klāsups
Kārlis Klāsups (born July 1, 1922, Latvia, date of death unknown) was a Latvian chess master who won Latvian Chess Championship in 1959.
Kārlis Klāsups (born July 1, 1922, Latvia, date of death unknown) was a Latvian chess master who won Latvian Chess Championship in 1959.
Leonids Dreibergs
Leonids Dreibergs (Leonid Dreiberg) (27 October 1908, Riga – 6 April 1969, Saginaw, Michigan) was a Latvian–American chess master.
Leonids Dreibergs (Leonid Dreiberg) (27 October 1908, Riga – 6 April 1969, Saginaw, Michigan) was a Latvian–American chess master.
Lucijs Endzelins
Lūcijs (Lucius) Endzelīns (21 May 1909, Dorpat (Tartu), Estonia – 27 October 1981, Adelaide, Australia) was a Latvian-Australian chess master.
Lūcijs (Lucius) Endzelīns (21 May 1909, Dorpat (Tartu), Estonia – 27 October 1981, Adelaide, Australia) was a Latvian-Australian chess master.
Mark Pasman
Mark Pasman (Marks Pasmans; March 16, 1932, Riga, Latvia) is a Latvian chess player who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1951.
Mark Pasman (Marks Pasmans; March 16, 1932, Riga, Latvia) is a Latvian chess player who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1951.
Marta Krūmiņa-Vitrupe
Marta Krūmiņa-Vitrupe (March 29, 1908, Vitrupe, Limbaži District, Latvia as Marta Legzdiņa – February 6, 2010, New York City, USA) was a Latvian poet, writer and chess master who won the Latvian...
Marta Krūmiņa-Vitrupe (March 29, 1908, Vitrupe, Limbaži District, Latvia as Marta Legzdiņa – February 6, 2010, New York City, USA) was a Latvian poet, writer and chess master who won the Latvian...
Miervaldis Jursevskis
Miervaldis (Walter) Jursevskis (born November 6, 1921, Riga, Latvia) is a Latvian-Canadian chess master.
Miervaldis (Walter) Jursevskis (born November 6, 1921, Riga, Latvia) is a Latvian-Canadian chess master.
Milda Lauberte
Milda Lauberte (born 7 October 1918, Vildoga and died on October 19, 2009 in Riga) a Latvian chess master.
Milda Lauberte (born 7 October 1918, Vildoga and died on October 19, 2009 in Riga) a Latvian chess master.
Moissei Eljaschoff
Moissei Zacharowits Eljaschoff (24 June 1870 – 1919) was a Lithuanian chess master, He was the older brother of Dr. Israel Isidor Elyashev the first Yiddish literary critic.
Moissei Zacharowits Eljaschoff (24 June 1870 – 1919) was a Lithuanian chess master, He was the older brother of Dr. Israel Isidor Elyashev the first Yiddish literary critic.
Movsas Feigins
Movsas Feigins or Movša Feigins (28 February 1908 – 11 August 1950) was a Latvian chess master.
Movsas Feigins or Movša Feigins (28 February 1908 – 11 August 1950) was a Latvian chess master.
Māris Krakops
Māris Krakops is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Māris Krakops is a Latvian chess Grandmaster.
Natalia Eremina
Natalia Eremina (Natālija Jerjomina; March 23, 1967, Riga, Latvia) is a Latvian chess player who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1988.
Natalia Eremina (Natālija Jerjomina; March 23, 1967, Riga, Latvia) is a Latvian chess player who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1988.
Olita Rause
Olita Rause is a Latvian Woman Grandmaster,International Master, International Correspondence Chess Grandmaster.
Olita Rause is a Latvian Woman Grandmaster,International Master, International Correspondence Chess Grandmaster.
Paulette Schwartzmann
Paulette Schwartzmann (1894 – 1953) was a Latvian–French–Argentine chess player.
Paulette Schwartzmann (1894 – 1953) was a Latvian–French–Argentine chess player.
Rolands Bērziņš
Rolands Bērziņš is a Latvian chess International Master.
Rolands Bērziņš is a Latvian chess International Master.
Sarma Sedleniece
Sarma Sedleniece is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1968.
Sarma Sedleniece is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1968.
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.
Tamāra Vilerte is a Latvian chess player who won the World Senior Women Chess Championship in 2008 and holds the title of Woman Grandmaster.
Tatiana Voronova
Tatiana Voronova is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master.
Tatiana Voronova is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master.
Teodors Bergs
Teodors Bergs (Theodore Berg) (27 July 1902, Riga - October 1966, Riga) was a Latvian chess master.
Teodors Bergs (Theodore Berg) (27 July 1902, Riga - October 1966, Riga) was a Latvian chess master.
Theodor Germann
Theodor Germann (Teodors Germans) (14 August 1879 - 29 January 1935) was a Latvian chess master.
Theodor Germann (Teodors Germans) (14 August 1879 - 29 January 1935) was a Latvian chess master.
Valerij Zhuravliov
Valerij Zhuravliov is a Latvian chess master who has won the Latvian Chess Championship three times.
Valerij Zhuravliov is a Latvian chess master who has won the Latvian Chess Championship three times.
Viesturs Meijers
Viesturs Meijers (born December 5, 1967, Limbaži) is a Latvian chess Grandmaster (2004).
Viesturs Meijers (born December 5, 1967, Limbaži) is a Latvian chess Grandmaster (2004).
Vija Rožlapa
Vija Rožlapa is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women four times.
Vija Rožlapa is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women four times.
Viktors Pupols
Viktors Pūpols (born 1935) is an American chess master.
Viktors Pūpols (born 1935) is an American chess master.
Vitālijs Samoļins
Vitālijs Samoļins (born March 7, 1990, Jelgava) is a Latvian chess International Master (2009).
Vitālijs Samoļins (born March 7, 1990, Jelgava) is a Latvian chess International Master (2009).
Vladimir Bagirov
Vladimir Bagirov (Baku, August 16, 1936 – Finland, July 21, 2000) was a Soviet-Latvian grandmaster of chess, chess author, and trainer.
Vladimir Bagirov (Baku, August 16, 1936 – Finland, July 21, 2000) was a Soviet-Latvian grandmaster of chess, chess author, and trainer.
Vladimir Kirpichnikov
Vladimir Kirpichnikov is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1974.
Vladimir Kirpichnikov is a Latvian chess master who won the Latvian Chess Championship in 1974.
Vladimirs Petrovs
Vladimirs Petrovs or Vladimir Petrov (27 September 1907 – 26 August 1943) was a Latvian chess master.
Vladimirs Petrovs or Vladimir Petrov (27 September 1907 – 26 August 1943) was a Latvian chess master.
Voldemārs Mežgailis
Voldemārs Mežgailis (Voldemar Mezgailis or Mezhgailis) (born 22 April 1912, Lustuze - 1998) a Latvian chess master.
Voldemārs Mežgailis (Voldemar Mezgailis or Mezhgailis) (born 22 April 1912, Lustuze - 1998) a Latvian chess master.
Wilhelm von Stamm
Wilhelm von Stamm (born ? - died 9 January 1905) was a Latvian chess master.
Wilhelm von Stamm (born ? - died 9 January 1905) was a Latvian chess master.
Wolfgang Hazenfuss
Wolfgang (Volfgangs) Hasenfuss (Hazenfuss) (born 1900, date of death unknown) was a Latvian chess master of Baltic German ethnicity.
Wolfgang (Volfgangs) Hasenfuss (Hazenfuss) (born 1900, date of death unknown) was a Latvian chess master of Baltic German ethnicity.
Zara Nakhimovskaya
Zara Nakhimovskaya (Kavnaski) (September 13, 1931, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic) is a chess player who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1958, 1959, 1961, and 1962.
Zara Nakhimovskaya (Kavnaski) (September 13, 1931, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic) is a chess player who won the Latvian Chess Championship for women in 1958, 1959, 1961, and 1962.
Zigfrīds Solmanis
Zigfrīds Solmanis was a Latvian chess master.
Zigfrīds Solmanis was a Latvian chess master.
Zigurds Lanka
Zigurds Lanka is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster.
Zigurds Lanka is a Latvian chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster.