He was born on 14th of March 1942 in Lublin. International Grandmaster in Chess Composition (2004), International Judge in Chess Composition (1988).
He started composing chess problems in 1956. He composed more than 1000 chess compositions: twomovers, threemovers, selfmates and helpmates, gaining more than 370 prizes.
More than 100 of his problems were published in the FIDE albums. One of the themes of threemovers is named after him.
Two-time medalist of the World Chess Composition Tournament (1984-1988 – silver, 1989-1992 – bronze). International master in chess composition (1969 – as the first Pole in history), international grandmaster in chess composition (2004 – as the second Pole in history).
Tura, Waldemar
Europe Echecs 1962
1st Prize
FIDE Album 1962-64
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