Yair Kraidman (born 1 November 1932, in Haifa) is an Israeli chess grandmaster. He played for Israel in ten Chess Olympiads. * In 1958, he played at second reserve board at the 13th Chess Olympiad in Munich (+1 –3 =5). * In 1960, he played at first reserve board at the 14th Chess Olympiad in Leipzig (+4 –2 =5). * In 1962, he played at fourth board at the 15th Chess Olympiad in Varna (+5 –4 =1). * In 1964, he played at second board at the 16th Chess Olympiad in Tel Aviv (+7 –3 =6). * In 1966, he played at second board at the 17th Chess Olympiad in Havana (+6 –3 =6). * In 1968, he played at third board at the 18th Chess Olympiad in Lugano (+9 –1 =4). * In 1970, he played at second board at the 19th Chess Olympiad in Siegen (+6 –0 =10). * In 1972, he played at second board at the 20th