In 1936, he tied for 1st-2nd with Vladimir Alatortsev in Moscow–ch. In 1937, he took 4th in Moscow–ch (Alatortsev and Sergey Belavenets won). In 1937, he took 2nd, behind Reuben Fine, in Moscow.
In 1936, he shared first place with Vladimir Alatortsev in Moscow–ch. In 1937, he finished fourth in Moscow–ch (Alatortsev and Sergey Belavenets took the top spots). In 1937, he came second overall, behind Reuben Fine, in Moscow.