Eltie Visserman Dutch chess composer Date of Birth: 24.01.1922 Country: Netherlands

1. Dutch Chess Composer
2. Accomplishments
3. Notable Works
4. Professional Life

Dutch Chess Composer

Laurens Salomé(1901-1985) was a renowned Dutch chess composer. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster of Chess Composition (1972) and Arbiter of Chess Composition (1958).

Accomplishments

Salomé served as editor for the chess problem sections of the journals "Tijdschrift" and "Problemblad." He also authored numerous articles on chess composition.

Notable Works

Throughout his career, Salomé composed approximately 800 chess problems of various genres, primarily two-movers and three-movers. His impressive collection of accolades includes over 400 distinctions, including 230 prizes. He is credited with developing a specific type of chess problem known as the "Salomé Theme."

Professional Life

Beyond his passion for chess composition, Salomé worked as a civil engineer. He began publishing chess problems in 1938 and continued to produce high-quality compositions throughout his life. His contributions to the field have left a lasting legacy in the world of chess puzzle construction.