| Section | Summary |
|---|---|
| Personal Information | Born 26 September 1988 in Priekule, Latvian SSR (now Latvia). Nicknamed “Latvian Razmatazz”. Resides in Saldus, Latvia. Plays darts since 1999. Right-handed, walk-on music “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. |
| Organisations and Rankings | Competed in BDO (2009–2017) and PDC (2017–). Current PDC world ranking as of January 2026: 45. Best performances include Last 16 in World Championship and World Masters, Last 32 in several other major events. |
| Tournament Wins | Won the Baltic Cup Open (2014), Finnish Open (2013), Latvia National Championships (10 times), Latvia Open (2016), Lithuania Open (2014), Riga Open (2013), Scottish Classic (2015), Top Of Waregem (2016), and numerous PDC Nordic & Baltic Pro Tour events. |
| Career Overview | Originally played handball until age 21, then switched to darts after injuries. Began competing in Baltic states and later in BDO events. Became the first Latvian to hold a PDC Tour Card. Notable for reaching the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Grand Prix and finishing as runner-up in three PDC ranking events. |
| 2013-2016 | Achieved early success in BDO, reaching last 16 of World Masters and participating in BDO World Championship. Gained attention for wins in Baltic and Scandinavian tournaments. |
| 2017 | Entered PDC Q School, earned Tour Card, first Latvian to do so. Reached the final of Players Championship 19 in 2018. |
| 2018-2019 | Reclaimed Tour Card at European Q School. Participated in UK Open and European Tour events, with notable runs. First PDC major appearance at the 2018 Players Championship Finals. |
| 2020-2021 | Competed in PDC World Championship, reaching the second round in 2021. Continued to perform well on the PDC circuit. |
| 2022 | Landmark year: debut in World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, and European Championship. Reached last 8 in World Grand Prix, entered top 32 of PDC Order of Merit. |
| 2023-2024 | Reached second round of World Championship, defeated Gary Anderson, and narrowly missed a first-round upset against Michael van Gerwen. Reached semi-finals of Baltic Sea Darts Open. Continued success with high-level performances. |
| 2025 | Progressed to third round of World Championship. Maintained top 50 ranking, won additional PDC events. |
| Playing Style | Known for his preference for throwing at treble 19 rather than the usual treble 20, making him distinctive on the tour. |
| World Championship Results | Best performance: Second round (2021). Participated in multiple years with early exits, including first rounds and third rounds in recent years. |
| Performance Timeline & Stats | Consistent participation in major tournaments, with notable runs in World Championship, UK Open, and other events. High checkouts and averages noted in match performances. |
| External Links & References | Profiles on Darts Orakel, Dartsnews, and other sources. Extensive references to match results, interviews, and tournament reports. |
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