Bio: The biography of Peter Siegfried Krug, born on November 23, 1966, in Austria, is shaped by the diverse experiences of his childhood and youth, which led to a multifaceted life path. He lives in Salzburg and works as a photographer, chess composer, and in the field of yoga.
Early Years and Childhood
Difficult childhood: Krug's childhood was marked by a traumatic experience that left him speechless and avoiding direct eye contact with other people.
Chess as a refuge: At the age of 12 or 13, a psychologist taught him to play chess, as it was the only way he could communicate. Chess thus became an important refuge for processing his stressful past.
Professional Career
Education and Early Jobs: Krug did not complete a commercial apprenticeship and instead worked in various jobs. These included positions as a trained projectionist in a cinema and later as a night porter in 4-star hotels in Salzburg.
Challenges: During his youth, he lived in poverty at times, went hungry, and had to eat stale bread, highlighting his difficulties and his struggle for survival.
Development into a versatile talent
Chess composition: Krug developed a passion for chess composition and was named a FIDE Master in this discipline in 2017.
Yoga and spirituality: Due to stress and sleep problems, he began practicing yoga. This helped him regain his balance. He completed a yoga teacher training course in Germany and now runs a blog on the website Yoga Vidya.
Photography: In addition to his other interests, Krug is also an active photographer.
