escaped to western Europe, just before the advancing Soviet forces arrived, to avoid deportation to Siberia or any other persecutions by the Soviet occupation (e.g., those of Vladimirs Petrovs). In 1946, Arlauskas placed third, with 10/13, in a round-robin event at Meerbeck.
Arlauskas escaped to western Europe before the advancing Soviet forces arrived to avoid deportation to Siberia or other persecution by the Soviet occupation (e.g., those experienced by Vladimirs Petrovs). In 1946, he placed third in a round-robin event at Meerbeck with a score of 10/13.