Prepare against Heikki Arppi
Finland · World #43,340 classical · FIDE ID 503797
Our database contains 70 games by Heikki Arppi, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heikki Arppi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heikki Arppi 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 | 1,920 | 2,042 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 18 | 30 | 22 | 25.7% |
| As White | 39 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heikki Arppi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heikki Arppi's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 84.6% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Arppi usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Arppi usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Arppi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Arppi usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Arppi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Arppi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Heikki Arppi's chess games
All 70 games by Heikki Arppi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 30 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Eero Hintikka | 2,117 | FIN Team Cup | C80 |
| Sep 2015 | Kalle Kumpulainen | 1,992 | chT-FIN1B 1516 | B23 |
| Oct 2017 | Ari Kotilainen | 1,948 | chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | B51 |
| Oct 2022 | Olli Viitaniemi | 1,891 | chT-FIN Gp3 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1B-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,281 |
| chT1B-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| chT1A-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,015 |
| Kalakukko Open | 1992 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,270 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,939 |
| chT-FIN1B 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,959 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heikki Arppi's chess games?
70 games by Heikki Arppi, from Oct 2015 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 Heikki Arppi has played.
What does Heikki Arppi play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Heikki Arppi opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heikki Arppi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Heikki Arppi play as White?
As White, Heikki Arppi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heikki Arppi play as Black?
As Black, Heikki Arppi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Heikki Arppi's FIDE rating?
Heikki Arppi is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Heikki Arppi played?
Our database contains 70 games by Heikki Arppi, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 30 draws, 22 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heikki Arppi?
70 games by Heikki Arppi 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.