About Veikko Hänninen
Lived 1929 – 1981 (aged 51). Veikko Hänninen was a Finnish writer and chess player.
Veikko Hänninen (4 April 1929 – 24 January 1981) was a Finnish chess player and writer, Finnish Chess Championship medalist.
Biography In the second half of 1950s, Veikko Hänninen was one of Finland's leading chess players. In Finnish Chess Championships he has won silver (1956) medal. In 1957, in Wageningen Veikko Hänninen participated in World Chess Championship Zonal tournament.
Veikko Hänninen played for Finland in the Chess Olympiads: In 1956, at first reserve board in the 12th Chess Olympiad in Moscow (+1, =3, -1).
Veikko Hänninen was also known as a writer. His main work is The Fishing Line (, Gummerus 1978). The book tells about fishing (primarily northern pike fishing).
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Who was Veikko Hänninen?
Finnish chess player
When was Veikko Hänninen born?
Veikko Hänninen was born on 3 April 1929 in Jyväskylä.
When did Veikko Hänninen die?
Veikko Hänninen died on 24 January 1981 in Jyväskylä.
What was Veikko Hänninen's occupation?
Veikko Hänninen was a writer and chess player.
What nationality was Veikko Hänninen?
Veikko Hänninen was Finnish.
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