E. Verner Nielsen
E. Verner Nielsen (23 May 1899 – 12 December 1981), was a Danish chess player.
| E. Verner Nielsen | |
|---|---|
| Country | Denmark |
| Born | 23 May 1899 |
| Died | 12 December 1981 (aged 82) |
Biography
In 1919, in Copenhagen in simultaneous exhibition E. Verner Nielsen won the World Chess Champion Emanuel Lasker.[1] From 1925 to 1956 he was multiple participant of the Danish Chess Championships. His best result - 4th place in 1947 and 1949.
E. Verner Nielsen played for Denmark in the Chess Olympiad:[2]
- In 1954, at fourth board in the 11th Chess Olympiad in Amsterdam (+3, =1, -1).
In his mature years he played actively correspondence chess.
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References
External links
- E. Verner Nielsen player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- E. Verner Nielsen chess games at 365chess.com
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