Carlos Rodriguez Lafora

Carlos Rodriguez Lafora (Spain, 10.07.1884 - 19.04.1966)

Chess composer, international judge of chess composition and collector of more then 18.000 endgame studies

Carlos Lafora became International Judge in 1960. He was famous for his collection of more than 18,000 endgame studies.

Based on his collection he wrote two books: "Alfiles en casilla distinto color" (1963) and "Dos caballos en combate" (1965).

He published several KSS vs KP endgames in "Dos caballos..."

He was International Judge of the FIDE for chess compositions since 1960.

Source: arves.org (Dutch Website)