Rolf Olav Martens (1942–2008) was a Swedish chess player born in Norway. He had a university education in mathematics and physics but worked as a welder. Martens became the Swedish chess champion in 1967 and was known for his unconventional opening play, inventing the 'Snake Benoni' variant. He was politically active in his later years, promoting a controversial perspective on various issues. Martens won several titles, including the Swedish blitz championship and organized tournaments in his honor.
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Meaning of the name - Rolf
fame, glory
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Rolf Martens belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Norway
Educated At: University
Occupation: chess player
Employers: Welder
Awards Received: Swedish Chess Champion | SM in Blitz Chess (1966, 1988) | Malmö Open (2 times)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 3 Pisces 27 | 4 Pisces 19 | 25 Taurus 11 |
| Moon | 28 Taurus 34 | 26 Sagittarius 33 | 11 Gemini 14 |
| Mercury | 11 Aquarius 37 | 15 Pisces 11 | 17 Gemini 5 |
| Venus | 5 Aquarius 31 | 9 Aries 48 | 11 Aries 38 |
| Mars | 22 Taurus 39 | 17 Cancer 2 | 12 Cancer 30 |
| Jupiter | 11 Gemini 44 | 11 Gemini 50 | 24 Gemini 24 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 43 | 19 Pisces 51 | 1 Gemini 15 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 31 | 23 Taurus 30 | 0 Gemini 6 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 11 | 28 Pisces 40 | 27 Virgo 14 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 1 | 2 Aquarius 42 | 3 Leo 40 |
| Rahu | 14 Virgo 3 | 28 Pisces 42 | 9 Virgo 39 |
| Ketu | 14 Pisces 3 | 28 Virgo 42 | 9 Pisces 39 |
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