Prepare against Hannu Joentausta
Finland · World #16,282 classical · FIDE ID 502278
When preparing against Hannu Joentausta, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 314 games by Hannu Joentausta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hannu Joentausta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannu Joentausta 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 | 2,092 | 2,174 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,120 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 84 | 121 | 109 | 26.8% |
| As White | 155 | 51 | 63 | 41 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 159 | 33 | 58 | 68 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannu Joentausta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannu Joentausta's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 80.6% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 15 | 9.7% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Joentausta usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Joentausta usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Joentausta usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Joentausta usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Joentausta usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 61.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 33.3% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 90.0% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Hannu Joentausta's chess games
All 314 games by Hannu Joentausta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 84 wins, 121 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 37 | 10/14/13 | 27.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Hannu Salokangas | 2,465 | Hervanta Open | B05 |
| Jun 2005 | Joose Norri | 2,389 | ch-FIN | E70 |
| Jan 1989 | Yrjo A Rantanen | 2,370 | Hervanta Open | A00 |
| Jan 1996 | Aarne Hermlin | 2,295 | Mikkeli We MikkSK | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Auvo Kujala | 2,280 | chT-FIN 1div B | B60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervanta Open | 1992 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,440 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1997 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| Lahti We LahS Open | 2002 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
| Lahti Open | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
| Tampere Taraus Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-FIN | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| Tampere Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannu Joentausta's chess games?
314 games by Hannu Joentausta, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Hannu Joentausta has played.
What does Hannu Joentausta play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Hannu Joentausta opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannu Joentausta answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Hannu Joentausta play as White?
As White, Hannu Joentausta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 27.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannu Joentausta play as Black?
As Black, Hannu Joentausta most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Hannu Joentausta's FIDE rating?
Hannu Joentausta is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Hannu Joentausta played?
Our database contains 314 games by Hannu Joentausta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 121 draws, 109 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannu Joentausta?
314 games by Hannu Joentausta 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.