German Grandmaster (1986). Vice West German champion in 1987.
Best results: Rybnitza 1979, 1st-5th; Dortmund 1980, 1st-3rd; Berlin 1984, 2nd; Beer Sheva (zonal) 1985, 2nd-3rd; 1-2, 1, Budapest 1985, 2nd; 86, 87, New York Manhattan 1985, 2nd-3rd; Wuppertal 1986, 2nd; Polanica Zdroj 1986, 3rd; Portz 1992, 2nd; Dortmund Open 1991, 3rd; Nettetal 1994, Bad Ragaz 1994, Solingen 1996, 2nd; Poyntner Memorial 2003, 1st.
A participant in three Olympiads between 1984 and 1988. A member of the team of Solingen which won the European Club Championship in 1991.
Peak rating: 2555 in 1987.
