Karl Adolf Koefoed Larsen

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Karl Adolf Koefoed Larsen (* May 2, 1896 in Holstebro ; † December 22, 1963 ) was probably Denmark's most important chess composer .

Chess composition

He published his first chess exercise in Skakbladet in 1912 at the age of 16. In total, his work includes around 600 compositions.

Karl Adolf Koefoed Larsen
Problemnoter
August, 1955
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Self-mate in 2 moves

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Solution:

1. Qc6 – a8 +! Ka7xa8 second-DC8 + a6 Tb6xa6 matt
1 ... Tb8xa8 second DC8-b7 + Ka7xb7 pattern Matt as echo .

editor

From 1929 to 1933 Karl Adolf Koefoed Larsen headed a chess column in Politens Magasinet and from 1930 to 1958 also a column in Frederiksborg Official Avis . He was very active as a journalist, including as editor of Skakbladet .

Larsen supported the idea of ​​founding the Dansk Skakproblem Klub s.

Private

Larsen grew up in Holstebro . His father Peder Andreas Larsen (born April 1, 1869 in Åker (Bornholm), † April 28, 1946 in Rønne ) was also a well-known chess composer. His brother Arne was also a chess enthusiast .

After graduation, Larsen worked at the State Life Insurance Company and later became senior assistant. The family with the children Peer and Inger settled in Hillerød .

Larsen was a founding member of Hillerøder Bridge Club and has been active in Hillerød Skakklub for many years. He played the violin and was also interested in painting. His son became a painter .

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Hans Agersnap Larsen: personal communication, July 23, 2010
  2. ^ Leif Schmidt: Danske problemister. on: Dansk Skakproblem Klub /

Works

  • Karl Adolf Koefoed Larsen among others: Skakopgaven. Dansk Skakproblem Klub, 1942.

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personal data
SURNAME Larsen, Karl Adolf Koefoed
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Danish chess composer and editor
DATE OF BIRTH May 2, 1896
PLACE OF BIRTH Holstebro
DATE OF DEATH December 22nd, 1963