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).
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| Full name | Harri Heikki Veikko Hurme |
| Country | Finland |
| Born | (1945-06-02)2 June 1945 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 23 September 2019(2019-09-23) (aged 74) |
| Title | FIDE Master (FM) (1980), International Solving Master (1993) |
| Peak rating | 2380 (January 1980) |
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]
Harri Hurme played for Finland in the World Student Team Chess Championships:[4]
Harri Hurme played for Finland in the Nordic Chess Cups:[5]
Harri Hurme won several competitions in chess composition. Some of his chess problems were included in the FIDE Album (1971-1973).
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!).
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