Biography

Israeli composer and organizer, International Master in Chess Composition (1993). President of Permanent Commission for Chess Compositions (2006-2010).

One of the best Israeli chess composer, he has composed problems of all genres with great success.

He was the 4 times WCCT champion (3 times in Selfmate section). Chief Editor of “Variantim” (Israel).

Avner , and Caillaud - Mate in 4 moves 2nd Prize Andernach, 1992 1.Ra2 threat 2. Kb2 and 3. Ra6# 1...hxg1=B 1...h1=B 2.e4 Bxe4 ( 2...Bg2 3.Rxg2 Nc5 4.Nc7# )( 2...Bf3 3.Nxf3 Nc5 4.Nc7# ) 3.Re2 Nc5 4.Nc7# 2.e3 Bxe3 2...Bf2 3.Rxf2 Nc5 4.Nc7# 3.Re2 Nc5 4.Nc7# *