Hans Christian Christoffersen (9 October 1882 – 3 March 1966) was a Norwegian chess player, three-times Norwegian Chess Championship winner (1926, 1929, 1936).
| Hans Christian Christoffersen | |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| Born | 9 October 1882 |
| Died | 3 March 1966 (aged 83) |
Biography edit
Hans Christian Christoffersen was photographer by profession. In 1905, he was one of the founders of the chess club in Drammen. In the mid 1920's - 1930s Hans Christian Christoffersen was one of the leading Norwegian chess players. He three times won the Norwegian Chess Championship: in 1926, 1929 and 1936.[1]
Hans Christian Christoffersen played for Norway in the Chess Olympiads:[2]
- In 1931, at first board in the 4th Chess Olympiad in Prague (+1, =1, -12),
- In 1937, at reserve board in the 7th Chess Olympiad in Stockholm (+1, =3, -7).
Hans Christian Christoffersen played for Norway in the unofficial Chess Olympiad:[3]
- In 1936, at first board in the 3rd unofficial Chess Olympiad in Munich (+1, =4, -9).
References edit
- ^ "Tidligere-vinnere av NM". www.sjakk.net.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: H. Christoffersen". www.olimpbase.org.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: unofficial Chess Olympiads :: H. Christoffersen". www.olimpbase.org.
External links edit
- Hans Christian Christoffersen player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Hans Christian Christoffersen chess games at 365chess.com
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