About Alvis Vītoliņš
Lived 1946 – 1997 (aged 50). Alvis Vītoliņš was a Latvian and Russian chess player.
Alvis Vītoliņš (sometimes anglicised as Alvis Vitolins or Vitolinsh; 15 June 1946, in Sigulda – 16 February 1997) was a Latvian chess master.
Biography
Awarded the International Master title in 1980, he was Latvian Champion in 1973 (jointly), 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1985 (jointly).
He died in 1997 at the age of 50. The cause of death was suicide.
Notable games Lev Gutman vs Alvis Vitolinsh, USSR 1979, Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation (E46), 0-1
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alvis Vītoliņš?
Latvian chess player (1946–1997)
When was Alvis Vītoliņš born?
Alvis Vītoliņš was born on 15 June 1946 in Sigulda.
When did Alvis Vītoliņš die?
Alvis Vītoliņš died on 16 February 1997 in Sigulda Municipality.
What was Alvis Vītoliņš's occupation?
Alvis Vītoliņš was a chess player.
What nationality was Alvis Vītoliņš?
Alvis Vītoliņš was Latvian and Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alvis Vītoliņš. https://biography.guide/alvis-vitolins/
MLA: "Alvis Vītoliņš." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alvis-vitolins/.
Chicago: "Alvis Vītoliņš." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alvis-vitolins/.
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