In 1922, he tied for 12th and 13th in Pistyan (Efim Bogoljubow won). In 1924, he won in Budapest. In 1925, he took 3rd in Budapest.
In 1922, he came in 12th and 13th position in Pistyan, narrowly missing the top spot won by Efim Bogoljubow. In 1924, he emerged as the champion in Budapest. The following year, he took third place in Budapest.