In 1928, he took 15th in The Hague (Amateur World Championship, Max Euwe won). In 1929, he won in Iaşi (ROM-ch).
The year 1928 saw him finish 15th in the Amateur World Championship held in The Hague, with Max Euwe emerging as the winner. Two years later, in 1929, he achieved success by winning the ROM-ch tournament in Iaşi.