THE FINNISH CHESS PROBLEM SOCIETY (ST)

ST is a member of the Finnish Chess Federation. It has about 150 Finnish members. On February 7th, 2015, ST had its 80th anniversary.

ST publishes its own magazine "Tehtäväniekka" and Finnish chess problem books and booklets.

ST organises national and international chess problem composing tourneys. It takes part in international team competitions in solving and composing.

ST is represented in the World Federation for Chess Composition by Hannu Harkola.

Meetings in Helsinki (Hiomotie 10) on every two Wednesdays 18.30-21.30. There are regular monthly meetings also in Tampere, Vaasa and Lahti.

Finnish Chess Solving Championship 2021 has been postponed.

International composing tourneys:

Magazine "Tehtäväniekka" has four issues annually. The editor is Jorma Paavilainen. Originals are published in the following four sections: direct mates, helpmates, selfmates & fairies, and studies. More details.

Awards in composing tourneys
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Created by: © Hannu Harkola, Helsinki, 1998
Updated August 3rd, 2021