He was born on the 26th of August 1909 in Bochnia, died on the 24th of April 1979. Doctor of law at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow. He published his first problem in 1929. In total he composed 190 problems, mainly two- and threemovers. In tourneys he received 23 distinctions, 7 prizes (3 first ones). He was composing mainly during 1929-38. Two of his problems were published in the FIDE Album (2 points).

Arłamowski, Edward
Match Poland – Netherlands 1937
1st-2nd prize
Album FIDE 1914-44/I

mate in 2 moves

He was born on the 2nd of May 1922, died on the 20th of August 1998 in Gdańsk. A Master of Economics by education, researcher at the Maritime Institute in Gdańsk. A national master for chess composition (1959). He made his debut in 1952. In total he published more than 100 chess problems. In tourneys he gained 6 prizes (2 first ones). Four of his problems were published in the FIDE Albums (4 points). A silver medalist of the Polish championship in chess composition in the section of twomovers (1955–56).

Beszczyński, Jan
Shakhmaty v SSSR 1957
3rd prize
FIDE Album 1956-58

mate in 2 moves

He was born on the 10th of November 1908 in Poznań, died on the 15th of March 1980. A mechanical engineer by education. National master for chess composition (1959), International Judge in chess composition (1960). His first problem was issued in 1929. In total he published about 200 chess problems. In tourneys he gained 16 prizes (8 first ones). Two of his problems were published in the FIDE Albums (2 points). A silver medalist of the Polish championship in chess composition in the section of twomovers (1945–54) and threemovers (1955-56).

Pfeiffer, Mieczysław
Z. Marienstrass Memorial
Dziennik Łódzki 1947
1st-2nd prize
FIDE Album 1945-1955

mate in 3 moves

He was born on the 2nd of November 1905 in Warsaw, died on the 30th of August 1973. A famous Polish chess activist. National master for chess composition (1955), International Judge in chess composition (1956). He debuted in 1933. He published app. 300 of chess problems. In tourneys he received 21 prizes (7 first ones). Six of his problems were published in the FIDE Albums (6 points). A gold medalist in the Polish championship in chess composition in the section of threemovers (1945–54, 1955–56). In 1960-71, he edited the problems column in the “Szachy” monthly. An author of many chess books.

Czarnecki, Tadeusz
Szachista Polski Jednodniówka 1947
Dawid Przepiórka MT
3rd prize
FIDE Album 1945-1955

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He was born on the 21st of March 1910, died on the 26th of September 1991. National master for chess composition (2013). In chess composition he made his debut in 1932. He was active until 1956. After 30-year break he returned to chess composition, winning the prestigious competition in The Problemist magazine (see the problem below). He published about 50 chess problems. In tourneys he gained 20 distinctions: in that 11 prizes (7 first ones). Three of his problems were published in the FIDE Albums (3 points).

Grzankowski, Wacław
The Problemist 1986
1st Prize
FIDE Album 1986-88

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He was born on the 17th of October 1941, died on the 5th of March 2002 in Częstochowa. National master for chess composition (1985), International Judge in chess composition (2000). His first problem was issued in 1956. In total he published more than 160 chess problems. In tourneys he received 100 distinctions, 25 prizes (8 first ones) and 36 honourable mentions. Five of his problems were published in the FIDE Albums (3 points). Two-time medalist of the World Chess Composition Tournament (1984-1988 – silver, 1989-1992 – bronze).

Kapica, Ryszard
Gazeta Częstochowska 1981
1st-2nd Prize
FIDE Album 1980-82

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