Harri Heikki Veikko Hurme (2 June 1945 – 23 September 2019) [1] was a Finnish chess FIDE Master (FM) (1980), International Solving Master (1993) and three-time Finnish Chess Championship silver medalist (1971, 1974, 1978).
| Harri Hurme | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Harri Heikki Veikko Hurme |
| Country | Finland |
| Born | 2 June 1945 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 23 September 2019 (aged 74) |
| Title | FIDE Master (FM) (1980), International Solving Master (1993) |
| Peak rating | 2380 (January 1980) |
Biography edit
In the 1970s, Harri Hurme was one of the top Finnish chess players. He won three silver medals at the Finnish Chess Championships (1971, 1974, 1978).[2]
Harri Hurme played for Finland in the Chess Olympiads:[3]
- in 1974, at the fourth board in the 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice (+5, =1, -5),
- in 1978, at the third board in the 23rd Chess Olympiad in Buenos Aires (+4, =2, -3),
- in 1980, at the third board in the 24th Chess Olympiad in La Valletta (+5, =2, -2).
Harri Hurme played for Finland in the World Student Team Chess Championships:[4]
- in 1968, at the second reserve board in the 15th World Student Team Chess Championship in Ybbs (+5, =2, -3),
- in 1969, at the first reserve board in the 16th World Student Team Chess Championship in Dresden (+3, =2, -6).
Harri Hurme played for Finland in the Nordic Chess Cups:[5]
- in 1973, at the sixth board in the 4th Nordic Chess Cup in Ribe (+2, =3, -0),
- in 1974, at the fourth board in the 5th Nordic Chess Cup in Eckernförde (+1, =2, -2).
Harri Hurme won several competitions in chess composition. Some of his chess problems were included in the FIDE Album (1971-1973).
Chess composition edit
FIDE Album (1971—1973)
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Competition Lindroos JT 71 (2nd prize), FIDE Album (1971—1973).
1. Ke6!
1... Ke4 2. Rg3+ Kf4 3. Be5#
1... Kf4 2. Rg1 g5 3. Be5#
1... g5 2. Be5 Ke4 (2... g4 3. Rh2#) 3. Rg3#
Competition «Subotica Internet Ty.», 2009 (2nd prize)
(2nd prize)
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1. Bf5! (1. e7? Qg8!).
References edit
- ^ "Harri Hurme (1945–2019) in memoriam". 24 September 2019.
- ^ "ShakkiNet - shakkipeli/historia". www.shakki.net.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Harri Hurme". www.olimpbase.org.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: World Student Team Chess Championship :: Harri Hurme". www.olimpbase.org.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: Nordic Chess Cup :: Harri Hurme". www.olimpbase.org.
External links edit
- Harri Hurme player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Harri Hurme chess games at 365chess.com
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