Fricis Apšenieks facts for kids
Fricis Apšenieks (born April 7, 1894, in Tetele, Latvia – died April 25, 1941, in Riga, Latvia) was a famous Latvian chess master. He was known for his strong play and represented Latvia in many important international chess events.
His Chess Journey
Fricis Apšenieks started his chess career with great success. In 1924, he finished second in a tournament in Riga. The same year, he won a tournament in Paris. He also achieved a big victory by coming in first at the FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship in Paris. This was a major achievement for him.
He continued to play well in the following years. In 1925, he won a tournament in Bromley. He also tied for third place in other events. In 1926, he won a tournament in Helsinki. That same year, Apšenieks won the Latvian Chess Championship in Riga, showing he was the best player in his home country.
Apšenieks kept playing in many tournaments throughout the 1930s. He often placed high, showing his consistent skill. For example, in 1934, he tied for first place in the Riga Championship.
Playing for Latvia
Fricis Apšenieks was a key player for the Latvian national chess team. He represented Latvia at seven official Chess Olympiads. These are like the Olympic Games for chess, where countries compete against each other.
- In 1928, he played at the first board for Latvia at the Olympiad in The Hague.
- He also played at the Olympiads in Hamburg (1930), Prague (1931), Folkestone (1933), Warsaw (1935), and Stockholm (1937).
- His last official Olympiad was in Buenos Aires in 1939.
- He also took part in an unofficial Olympiad in Munich in 1936.
Playing in so many Olympiads showed his dedication and skill as a top chess player for Latvia.
Later Life
Fricis Apšenieks passed away in 1941 in Riga, Latvia, at the age of 47. He left behind a legacy as one of Latvia's most important chess players.
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