Prepare against Harri Laakso
Finland · World #17,149 classical · FIDE ID 501760
Our database contains 250 games by Harri Laakso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harri Laakso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harri Laakso 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 | 2,083 | 2,216 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,160 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,130 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 67 | 122 | 61 | 26.8% |
| As White | 119 | 34 | 59 | 26 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 131 | 33 | 63 | 35 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harri Laakso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harri Laakso's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Laakso usually continues c3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Laakso usually continues f4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Laakso usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Laakso usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Laakso usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 86.5% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 60.0% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 13 | 23.6% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
Harri Laakso's chess games
All 250 games by Harri Laakso in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 122 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 35 | 12/20/3 | 34.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Modern Defense | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Mika Ebeling | 2,365 | FIN Team Cup | A08 |
| Jan 1994 | Yrjo A Rantanen | 2,355 | Vantaa Open 2 | A84 |
| Jan 1994 | Mikko Alava | 2,285 | Vantaa Open 2 | C31 |
| Jan 1993 | John Fieandt | 2,275 | chT-FIN | B22 |
| Jan 2013 | Frans Valli | 2,262 | chT-FIN 1213 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| Helsinki We EtVaS | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,157 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,946 |
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| MatSK weekend tournament | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Kuopio Open 1 | 1995 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harri Laakso's chess games?
250 games by Harri Laakso, from Apr 2003 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 Harri Laakso has played.
What does Harri Laakso play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Harri Laakso opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harri Laakso answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Harri Laakso play as White?
As White, Harri Laakso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (35 games, 34.3% win rate); King's Gambit (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harri Laakso play as Black?
As Black, Harri Laakso most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Harri Laakso's FIDE rating?
Harri Laakso is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Harri Laakso played?
Our database contains 250 games by Harri Laakso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 122 draws, 61 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harri Laakso?
250 games by Harri Laakso 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.