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: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 22, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Pisces 27 | 4 Pisces 5 | 26 Taurus 9 |
| Moon | 28 Taurus 34 | 10 Taurus 16 | 23 Gemini 9 |
| Mercury | 11 Aquarius 37 | 21 Pisces 31 | 18 Gemini 10 |
| Venus | 5 Aquarius 31 | 15 Pisces 22 | 12 Aries 45 |
| Mars | 22 Taurus 39 | 23 Aquarius 47 | 13 Cancer 7 |
| Jupiter | 11 Gemini 44 | 15 Cancer 32 | 24 Gemini 37 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 43 | 0 Aries 53 | 1 Gemini 22 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 31 | 27 Taurus 37 | 0 Gemini 9 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 11 | 0 Aries 49 | 27 Virgo 14 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 1 | 4 Aquarius 21 | 3 Leo 41 |
| Rahu | 14 Virgo 3 | 9 Pisces 22 | 9 Virgo 36 |
| Ketu | 14 Pisces 3 | 9 Virgo 22 | 9 Pisces 36 |
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