Prepare against Anssi Halmesvirta
Finland · World #78,210 classical · FIDE ID 502529
When preparing against Anssi Halmesvirta, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Anssi Halmesvirta, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anssi Halmesvirta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anssi Halmesvirta 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 | 1,795 | 1,985 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 16.4% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 7.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anssi Halmesvirta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anssi Halmesvirta's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Halmesvirta usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Halmesvirta usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Halmesvirta usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Halmesvirta usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Halmesvirta usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Halmesvirta usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Anssi Halmesvirta's chess games
All 55 games by Anssi Halmesvirta in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 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: 9 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Sauli Huovinen | 1,814 | Oulu We Sh 77 Open A | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,592 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1516 | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,604 |
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open A | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,861 |
| 22nd Heart of Finland Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,792 |
| chT-FIN1A 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
| chT-FIN 1D 0809 | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,090 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anssi Halmesvirta's chess games?
55 games by Anssi Halmesvirta, from Oct 2003 to Jul 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 Anssi Halmesvirta has played.
What does Anssi Halmesvirta play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Anssi Halmesvirta opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anssi Halmesvirta answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Anssi Halmesvirta play as White?
As White, Anssi Halmesvirta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anssi Halmesvirta play as Black?
As Black, Anssi Halmesvirta most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Anssi Halmesvirta's FIDE rating?
Anssi Halmesvirta is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Anssi Halmesvirta played?
Our database contains 55 games by Anssi Halmesvirta, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses (16.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anssi Halmesvirta?
55 games by Anssi Halmesvirta 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.