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Hans Christian Christoffersen

1882 – 1966

Norwegian chess player

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Lived 1882 – 1966 (aged 83). Hans Christian Christoffersen was a Norwegian chess player.

Hans Christian Christoffersen (9 October 1882 – 3 March 1966) was a Norwegian chess player, three-times Norwegian Chess Championship winner (1926, 1929, 1936).

Biography 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.

Hans Christian Christoffersen played for Norway in the Chess Olympiads: 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: In 1936, at first board in the 3rd unofficial Chess Olympiad in Munich (+1, =4, -9).

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Who was Hans Christian Christoffersen?

Norwegian chess player

When was Hans Christian Christoffersen born?

Hans Christian Christoffersen was born on 9 October 1882.

When did Hans Christian Christoffersen die?

Hans Christian Christoffersen died on 3 March 1966.

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Hans Christian Christoffersen was a chess player.

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Hans Christian Christoffersen was Norwegian.

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· Wikipedia: Hans Christian Christoffersen

· Wikidata: Q39082974

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