He was born on February 3, 1933 in Brześć, died on June 28, 2024 in Częstochowa. An International Master of the FIDE for Chess Composition (2015), a national Grandmaster for Chess Composition (2013), an International Judge of the FIDE for Chess Compositions (1967). He started composing in 1952. Since then he has published more than 1000 of chess problems (700 selfmates – his speciality). He gained about 140 prizes. 31 of his compositions were published FIDE Albums (27,5 points). Two-time medalist of the World Chess Composition Tournament (1984-1988 – silver, 1989-1992 – bronze). In the years 1961–2003 he published the periodical “Problemista”.
Gold medalist of the of the Polish Solving Championship (Lubliniec 1988). He participated in World Chess Solving Championships several times (6th place in 1985).
Eugeniusz Iwanow
Szachista 1999-2000
FIDE Album 1998-2000
selfmate in 3 moves
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Yet another chess problem database: Eugeniusz Iwanow
Chess Problem Database Server: Eugeniusz Iwanow