Harri Hurme

In the 1970s Harri Hurme was one of the top Finnish chess players. He has three times won silver medals at the Finnish Chess Championships (1971, 1974, 1978).[2]

Harri Hurme played for Finland in the Chess Olympiads:[3]

• In 1974, at fourth board in the 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice (+5, =1, -5),
• In 1978, at third board in the 23rd Chess Olympiad in Buenos Aires (+4, =2, -3),
• In 1980, at 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 second reserve board in the 15th World Student Team Chess Championship in Ybbs (+5, =2, -3),
• In 1969, at 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 sixth board in the 4th Nordic Chess Cup in Ribe (+2, =3, -0),
• In 1974, at fourth board in the 5th Nordic Chess Cup in Eckernförde (+1, =2, -2).

Harri Hurme is winner of several competitions in chess composition. He has tasks included in FIDE Album (1971-1973).

Competition Lindroos JT 71 (2nd prize),

FIDE Album (1971—1973)

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8									8
7									7
6									6
5									5
4									4
3									3
2									2
1									1
	a	b	c	d	e	f	g	h

Mat in 3 moves

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)

Competition "Subotica Internet Ty.", 2009

(2nd prize)

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8									8
7									7
6									6
5									5
4									4
3									3
2									2
1									1
	a	b	c	d	e	f	g	h

Mat in 2 moves

1. Bf5! (1. e7? Qg8!).

• Harri Hurme player profile and games at Chessgames.com
• Harri Hurme chess games at 365chess.com