Vladimir Bagirov
The blitz tournament with 12 rounds and the time control 3+3 was held on the initiative of GM Daniel Fridman, who flew in from Germany on his own account in order to participate.
Alexei Shirov’s small contribution and symbolic entry fees formed the prize fund.
Daniel Fridman eventually took a clear first place with 11 points. A middle-tournament victory against his former trainer Shirov turned to be decisive as the Spanish top player remained a point behind. Full standings bellow.
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.
Final standings:
1 GM Fridman Daniel GER 2652 – 11
2 GM Shirov Alexei ESP 2713 – 10
3 IM Berzinsh Roland LAT 2417 – 9
4 IM Sveshnikov Vladimir LAT 2412 – 8.5
5 IM Neiksans Arturs LAT 2502 – 8.5
6 M Makovskis Georgijs LAT 2237 – 7.5
7 IM Antoms Guntars LAT 2395 – 7.5
8 GM Miezis Normunds LAT 2534 – 7
9 WIM Dolgova Olga RUS 2206 – 7
10 MK Shulman Vladlen LAT 2324 – 7
11 M Putka Verner LAT 2293 – 6.5
12 MK Zuckovs Aleksejs LAT 2200 – 6.5
13 MK Ramma Kaspars LAT 2100 – 6.5
14 M Karklins Imants LAT 2250 – 6.5
15 M Nikolajev Denis LAT 2320 – 6.5
16 M Mustaps Matiss LAT 2288 – 6.5
17 FM Lavendelis Egons LAT 2347 – 6.5
18 MK Kretainis Kristaps LAT 2222 – 6.5
19 FM Krustkalns Kristaps LAT 2245 – 6.5
20 MK Laizāns Aivars LAT 2112 – 6.5
21 FM Chehlov Aleksander LAT 2211 – 6.5
22 MK Stepins Edgars LAT 2072 – 6
23 M Daudzvardis Janis LAT 2152 – 6
24 FM Kantans Toms LAT 2338 – 5.5
25 GM Sveshnikov Evgeny LAT 2504 – 5.5
26 MK Volodins Igors LAT 2174 – 5.5
27 MK Nevickis Nikolajs LAT 2081 – 5.5
28 MK Olthof Rene NED 2186 – 5.5
29 MK Selivanovs Anatolijs LAT 1903 – 5.5
30 I Birģelis Jānis LAT 1953 – 5.5
31 MK Isākovs Jānis LAT 2132 – 5.5
32 MK Melderis Uldis LAT 2011 – 5
33 MK Nevickis Arturs LAT 2022 – 5
34 I Fridmans Josifs LAT 1962 – 5
35 M Sedleniece Sarma LAT 2001 – 5
36 MK Krūms Ilmārs LAT 2106 – 4.5
37 I Lielmezs Girts LAT 1947 – 4.5
38 I Pomahs Ziedonis LAT 1859 – 4.5
39 I Smislajevs Olegs LAT 1915 – 4
40 I Krasilnikov Rodion ARM 1850 – 2
41 II Airapetjan Valerij ARM 1750 – 2
42 II Badunc Vladislav ARM 1750 – 0
