| Birth Day | November 11, 1895 |
| Birth Place | Ukraine |
| Age | 124 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 9, 1972 (age 76) |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Belgian chess player known for his aggressive play and years of active competition.
He became a Belgian National Master in 1931.
He won the Belgian Chess Championship five times (in 1932, 1934, 1943, 1957, and 1961).
Though he played chess for Belgium, his family is from Ukraine.
He competed against legendary chess giant Savielly Tartakower.
