Born in Riga, he was champion of Latvia in 1955,1956,1957,1960,1961,1963,1964,1966, and also played in several Soviet Chess Championships, his best result coming in 1966, when he was equal third with 12/20.
He was born in Riga. He was champion of Latvia in 1955,1956,1957,1960,1961,1963,1964,1966. He also played in several Soviet Chess Championships. He was equal third with 12/20. Several Soviet Chess Championships were his best result. This best result was coming in 1966.