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. <br />Early Years and Childhood <br />Difficult childhood: Krug's childhood was marked by a traumatic experience that left him speechless and avoiding direct eye contact with other people. <br />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. <br />Professional Career <br />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. <br />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. <br />Development into a versatile talent <br />Chess composition: Krug developed a passion for chess composition and was named a FIDE Master in this discipline in 2017. <br />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. <br />Photography: In addition to his other interests, Krug is also an active photographer.