Yair Kraidman (born 1 November 1932, in Haifa[1]) is an Israeli chess grandmaster.

He played for Israel in ten Chess Olympiads.

He won individual silver medal on third board at Lugano 1968.

In 2001, he was 7th in Saint Vincent (European Seniors).

In 2004, he played for Israel at third board, and won team gold medal at 1st World Senior Team Championship, Port Erin (Isle of Man).