Prepare against Erkki Haanila

Finland · World #60,409 classical · FIDE ID 508438

When preparing against Erkki Haanila, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.

Our database contains 146 games by Erkki Haanila, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erkki Haanila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erkki Haanila 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erkki Haanila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erkki Haanila's side.

First moves as White (74 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 44.4% score
  • …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Haanila usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
  • …d5 (24% of these games) — Haanila usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
  • …e6 (10% of these games) — Haanila usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
• 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Haanila usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
  • …c6 (50% of these games) — Haanila usually continues d4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)

Erkki Haanila's chess games

All 146 games by Erkki Haanila in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 36 wins, 47 draws, 63 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Erkki Haanila's chess games?

146 games by Erkki Haanila, from Sep 2011 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 Erkki Haanila has played.

What does Erkki Haanila play on the first move as White?

Across 74 games with White in our database, Erkki Haanila opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erkki Haanila answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).

What openings does Erkki Haanila play as White?

As White, Erkki Haanila's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (33 games, 21.2% win rate); London System (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Erkki Haanila play as Black?

As Black, Erkki Haanila most often plays: Ruy Lopez (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.

What is Erkki Haanila's FIDE rating?

Erkki Haanila is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jul 2012).

How many games has Erkki Haanila played?

Our database contains 146 games by Erkki Haanila, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 47 draws, 63 losses (24.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Erkki Haanila?

146 games by Erkki Haanila 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.

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