Jan Michael Sprenger

Jan Michael Sprenger (born 26 November 1982) is a German chess grandmaster and philosopher. Born in Cologne, West Germany, Sprenger holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Bonn, specializing in the philosophy of science. He earned his International Master title in chess in 2001 and his Grandmaster title in 2018. Sprenger has held academic positions, including a professorship at Tilburg University and later at the University of Turin. He is fluent in German, English, Dutch, and Italian. In addition to his academic and chess pursuits, Sprenger has also been active in composing endgame studies and has achieved recognition in the World Championship of Chess Composition.