Augusts Strautmanis (July 11, 1907, Riga – January 8, 1990, Ikšķile) was a Latvian chess master.

Augusts Strautmanis started to play chess at an early childhood under the guidance of his father.

In 1938/39 in the Latvian First Speed Chess Championship, where 1319 participants took part at various stages, Augusts Strautmanis becomes the winner.

[6] In later years, Augusts Strautmanis did not take active part in important tournaments, but after opening of the Sports School at Talsi District in 1954, he became a trainer of the chess section.

[7] Augusts Strautmanis graduated from the Second Gymnasium of Riga State in 1926 and then from the Economic Sciences and Law Faculty of the University of Latvia.