Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen

Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, born on August sixth, nineteen eighty-three, is a distinguished Lithuanian politician and chess Grandmaster. She has made significant contributions to both the political landscape and the chess community, showcasing her versatility and dedication.

In the realm of chess, Čmilytė-Nielsen was awarded the prestigious title of Grandmaster by FIDE in two thousand ten. Her remarkable skills on the chessboard were further highlighted when she became the European women's champion in two thousand eleven, and she is celebrated as a two-time Lithuanian champion.

Transitioning into politics, she began her journey in two thousand fifteen, stepping into the Seimas to replace Remigijus Šimašius as a member of the Liberal Movement. Her political career flourished as she was reelected in the two thousand sixteen parliamentary election, eventually rising to the position of opposition leader in two thousand nineteen. Later that year, she was elected chairperson of the Liberal Movement, leading the party into the two thousand twenty parliamentary election, where they secured thirteen seats.

Čmilytė-Nielsen served as the speaker of the Seimas from two thousand twenty to two thousand twenty-four, further solidifying her influence in Lithuanian politics.