Prepare against Aapo Haapanen
Finland · World #42,582 classical · FIDE ID 511030
Our database contains 43 games by Aapo Haapanen, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aapo Haapanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aapo Haapanen before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,923 | 2,034 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,919 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,919 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 7 | 26 | 23.3% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aapo Haapanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aapo Haapanen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Haapanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Haapanen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Haapanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Haapanen usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Haapanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Haapanen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Aapo Haapanen's chess games
All 43 games by Aapo Haapanen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Sauli Alho | 2,130 | Tampere We Taraus Open | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Hannu Keto | 2,097 | chT-FIN Gp4 1516 | A02 |
| Jan 2016 | Simo Granat | 1,994 | chT-FIN Gp4 1516 | D03 |
| Sep 2017 | Jari Kumpulainen | 1,978 | chT2-FIN Gp2 1718 | D03 |
| Dec 2016 | Simo Leisti | 1,977 | chT-FIN Gp3 1617 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN Gp4 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| chT2-FIN Gp2 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,869 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,096 |
| ch-Tampere | 1989 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| Tampere Open 2 | 1994 | 5 | 1 | 1,933 |
| 2nd Tampere We TammerSh | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,732 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1991 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aapo Haapanen's chess games?
43 games by Aapo Haapanen, from Mar 2016 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Aapo Haapanen has played.
What does Aapo Haapanen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Aapo Haapanen opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aapo Haapanen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Aapo Haapanen play as White?
As White, Aapo Haapanen's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aapo Haapanen play as Black?
As Black, Aapo Haapanen most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Aapo Haapanen's FIDE rating?
Aapo Haapanen is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Aapo Haapanen played?
Our database contains 43 games by Aapo Haapanen, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aapo Haapanen?
43 games by Aapo Haapanen reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.