His promising chess career was interrupted when he refused to join the Soviet Army. Foreign several years he went undercover but in 1986 he was sentenced to two years in prison. After one year he received an amnesty after the meeting of Presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev.
He played for Poland in the Chess Olympiads of 1990 and 1992.
He later resided in the United States, whereupon he became one of the most active players on the tournament circuit, constantly flying around the world. Wojtkiewicz played in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2004.
He died on the evening of 14 July 2006 from a perforated intestine and massive bleeding. The six-part series began in December 2006 and continued until April 2008.
Hilton has also co-authored a book, Wojo"s Weapons: Winning with White, Volume I, focusing on Wojtkiewicz"s opening play.
Aleksander Wojtkiewicz vs Robert Kuczynski, Biel 1990, Slav Defense: Modern Lincolnshire (D11), 1-0
Aleksander Wojtkiewicz vs Spyridon Skembris, Novi Sad 50/521 1990, English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Catalan Defense (A13), 1-0
Aleksander Wojtkiewicz vs David Filipovich, 29th World Open 2001, Queen Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation (D02), 1-0
Jennifer Shahade vs Aleksander Wojtkiewicz, 114th New York Masters 2004, Sicilian Defense: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (B35), 0-1.