November 5th

Arthur Valdemar Madsen (05-11-1900 - 26-03-1983) Danish composer

Arthur Madsen was an International Judge. His most important works can be found in the 74-page book published by Walther Jörgensen in 1965: "Arthur Madsen, 64 Opgaver".
He composed direct mates, selfmates, helpmates and fairy problems.

Madsen, Mads Arthur Valdemar
Skakbladet, 1920
1^st Prize

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1.Shg3? (2.d4#/Qf5#) but 1...fxg3!
1.Sg7? (2.Qd4#/Qf5#) but 1...Sd6!

1.Seg3! (2.d4#)

1...fxg3 2.f4#
1...Rd6 2.Qf5#
1...Sd2/Sb2/Sa3/Sa5 2.Qd5#
1...Sd6 2.Qg7#
1...Sb6 2.Qc7#