Vladimir Bagirov Memorial in Riga
Riga Chess Federation, Alexei Shirov and Riga Armenian Society are organizing Vladimir Bagirov Memorial which will take place on 20th September from 17:30 in Riga, Latvia.
The blitz tournament with 12 rounds and the time control 3+3 is being held on the initiative of GM Daniel Fridman, who is flying in from Germany on his own account in order to participate.
Alexei Shirov’s contribution and symbolic entry fees form the prize fund.
Bagirov’s long time friend Evgeny Sveshnikov and Bagirov’s pupil Normunds Miezis are also expected to play.
Vladimir Bagirov (Baku, August 16, 1936 – Finland, July 21, 2000) was a Soviet-Latvian Grandmaster, author, and trainer. He played in ten USSR Championships, with his best result being fourth place in his debut in 1960. Bagirov was World Senior Champion in 1998. He passed away while playing a tournament game in the Heart of Finland Open. Read more.
Top players list:
1 GM Shirov Alexei ESP 2713
2 GM Fridman Daniel GER 2652
3 GM Miezis Normunds LAT 2534
4 GM Sveshnikov Evgeny LAT 2504
5 IM Neiksans Arturs LAT 2502
Was he famous?