Michael Feygin is a Ukrainian-born German chess Grandmaster (GM) who was born on August 5, 1958. He has represented Germany since 1997, becoming a GM in 1998.
Feygin also contributed to the "Yearbook of Chess Wisdom" series from Chess Informant, which is a highly respected publisher in chess circles. He published a book, titled "1.e4!", in 2009. He believes that 1.e4 is the strongest move for the first white move.
Overall, Michael Feygin's broad contributions to chess, from playing in tournaments, coaching top players, and publishing books and articles, have earned him recognition in the world of international chess.