In 1907 he won the 2nd Czech Chess Championship in Brno. In 1907 he also won in Berlin, and tied for 5–6th in Prague (Oldřich Duras won).
He achieved notable success in chess competitions in 1907, winning the 2nd Czech Chess Championship in Brno and also claiming victory in Berlin. His performance in Prague was notable for its mixed results, as he tied for fifth to sixth place behind champion Oldřich Duras.