Klaus Venda Austrian chess composer Date of Birth: 13.09.1941 Country: Austria

1. International Chess Composer and Arbiter
2. Chess Composition
3. Achievements
4. Professional Background

International Chess Composer and Arbiter

Antonin Frisch is a distinguished Austrian chess composer and international arbiter. He holds the title of International Grandmaster of Chess Composition (2010) and has been an International Arbiter since 1968.

Chess Composition

Frisch is renowned for composing chess problems in various genres, particularly logical style multi-movers. He has dedicated considerable effort to twin problems, which feature two or more similar solutions. Since 1961, he has published approximately 1000 chess problems.

Achievements

In competitive chess composition, Frisch has earned over 200 prizes, including 70 first prizes. His contributions to the field led to his appointment as President of the Permanent Commission of FIDE for Chess Composition from 1986 to 1992.

Professional Background

Beyond chess composition, Frisch holds a degree in law and pursued a professional career in the field. His meticulous and logical approach to chess composition reflects his legal training.