Henry ("Harry") Ludwig Andersen

Born: 1879, Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ Died: 4 June 1938, (aged 58-59), Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ Born in NZ of Danish parents, his brother Johannes (John) C. Andersen was a Chess Problemist.

H. L. Andersen, 1896 (aged 16) [1]

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13438, 16 March 1907, Page 4 (Supplement)
New Zealand Problem Composers (By A. C. White)



Evening Post 22 January 1923
H. L. Andersen, the Canterbury champion, made his first appearance at the Wanganui Congress (1895-96). Although the. entry list was a formidable one, and he was only sixteen years of age, he tied for fifth' place, and had the satisfaction of defeating the then champion (now Brigadier-General Meldrum). In the following year he again tied for fifth place, and on that occasion made a better tally than four of New Zealand's ex-champions. He then retired, and has consequently now returned to the arena under the big.handicap of a 26-years' absence, which explains why he did not occupy a higher place in the recent tourney. It may be added that Mr. Andersen has more than onoe proved himself New Zealand's champion problem solver.


Evening Post 5 July 1938
OBITUARY.
Mr. H. L. Andersen, who was only 16 years of age when he made an excellent showing at the Wanganui Congress of 1895-96, died in Christchurch on June 4. He was an ex-president of the Canterbury Chess Club, and was its champion for several years.


Press 6 June 1938
OBITUARY




Press 6 June 1938





NZ Chess Championships Results - to finish

Year	Location	Won	Draw	Lost	Points	Place
1895-96	WANGANUI - 9th	5	5	3	7 1/2	5-8
1896-97	CHRISTCHURCH - 10th	4	2	4	5	5-7

His EDO Rating page is here.

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References:
[1] Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections NZG-18960208-0143-01
[2] Find a Grave - Henry Ludwig Andersen