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From quitting chess to becoming a Grandmaster - Interview with Arturs Neiksans

10/19/2026 – GM Arturs Neiksans looks back on his remarkable chess journey, from growing up in the small Latvian town of Valka and discovering chess at age nine to representing Latvia and eventually becoming a Grandmaster. He explains why he stepped away from competitive chess, how a career detour ultimately brought him back to the game, and how coaching, streaming and commentary became increasingly important parts of his life.
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