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Movsha FeyginLatvian and Argentinean chess player.
Date of Birth: 28.02.1908
Country:  Latvia |
Content:
- Movsas Feigins: Latvian and Argentine Chess Grandmaster
- International Successes
- 3rd-5th place: Riga 1932
- Hamburg 1930: 6 wins, 5 losses, 6 draws
- Life in Argentina and Legacy
- 6th-8th place: Mar del Plata 1941
Movsas Feigins: Latvian and Argentine Chess Grandmaster
Early Life and Career in LatviaMovsas Feigins was born in Dvinsk, Latvia, into a Jewish family. His chess journey began in Riga, where he emerged victorious in 1930 and claimed the Latvian Chess Championship title in 1932.
International Successes
Feigins' talent extended beyond the borders of Latvia. He achieved notable performances in various international tournaments:
3rd-5th place: Riga 1932
3rd-4th place: Hastings 193715th-16th place: Kemeri 1937
2nd place: Brussels Quadrangular 1938
3rd place: Riga 1938
Olympiad Representation
Feigins represented Latvia in five Chess Olympiads, demonstrating his prowess on the world stage:
Hamburg 1930: 6 wins, 5 losses, 6 draws
Prague 1931: 8 wins, 5 losses, 2 drawsFolkestone 1933: 6 wins, 2 losses, 6 draws
Warsaw 1935: 7 wins, 5 losses, 5 draws
Munich 1936: 12 wins, 2 losses, 5 draws
His outstanding performances earned him individual medals: a bronze in 1933 and a silver in 1936.
Life in Argentina and Legacy
With the outbreak of World War II in 1939, Feigins, like many other Olympiad participants, decided to remain in Argentina. He continued his chess career, achieving the following accomplishments:
6th-8th place: Mar del Plata 1941
3rd place: Buenos Aires 1946Feigins passed away in Buenos Aires in 1950, leaving behind a legacy of brilliance and determination in the world of chess. He played a significant role in the development of chess in both Latvia and Argentina.
