Éric Prié is a well-known chess player and writer from France who specializes in the field of chess problem composition, particularly Fairy chess. Born on 27 October 1962, Prié holds the FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or World Chess Federation) title of International Arbiter, which is one of the highest ranks a chess referee can hold.
Prié is also known for his activities in the field of problem-solving competitions. He has authored a book, "Van der Heijden" (2006), which is recognized as a significant contribution to the history of Chess problem, covering the period from 1911 to 2006.
As a chess player, his work on Fairy Chess compositions led to him being awarded the FIDE Master title for "Chess Compositions" by the World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC). This title is offered to those showing impressive and innovative capabilities in composing non-standard chess problems.
Another major accomplishment of Prié's career is his involvement in various chess programming competitions. He developed a chess software named "Phénix", which has won several minor competitions and excels in the field of "Fairy" Chess.
Overall, Éric Prié has made numerous contributions to the world of chess, both as a player, software developer and an author, with particular accomplishments in the area of non-standard chess compositions. His work is recognized globally by important chess federations and organizations.