Siddhesh Joshi (Editor) I enjoy creating and spreading knowledgeable content for everyone around the world and try my best not to leave even the smallest of mistakes go unnoticed.
Deniss nikolajevs im rolands berzins rapid chess berlin defence
Chess career
Rolands Bērziņš won the silver medal in Latvian Chess Championship in 2003 (tournament won Evgeny Sveshnikov) and bronze medal in 2002 (tournament won Ilmārs Starostīts).
Rolands Bērziņš played for Latvia in European Team Chess Championship:
In 1992, at reserve board in Debrecen (+1, =5, -1);
Rolands Bērziņš played for Latvia in Chess Olympiads:
In 2002, at first reserve board in the 35th Chess Olympiad in Bled (+2, =3, -5).
Rolands Bērziņš successfully played in following International Chess tournaments:
In 1998, 1st in Prievidza (Slovakia);
In 1999, 1st in Bern (Switzerland);
In 1999, 2nd in Tampere (Finland);
In 2000, 2nd in Hamburg (Germany);
In 2000, 1st in Norderstedt (Germany).
Rolands Bērziņš is a graduate from the University of Latvia with a degree in psychology.
Notable games
Roland Berzinsh vs Josef Pribyl Czech Extra League 2000-1 2001 Closed position cracking with sacrifice.
Roland Berzinsh vs Viesturs Meijers Latvia 1995 Very interesant miniature.
Eduard Meduna vs Roland Berzinsh Czech Extra League 2000-1 2001 Endgame with stalemate.