Prepare against Heikki Hanninen
Finland · World #69,986 classical · FIDE ID 506265
When preparing against Heikki Hanninen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 49 games by Heikki Hanninen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heikki Hanninen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heikki Hanninen 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 | 1,821 | 1,827 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 7 | 29 | 26.5% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heikki Hanninen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heikki Hanninen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hanninen usually continues Nc3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hanninen usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hanninen usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Heikki Hanninen's chess games
All 49 games by Heikki Hanninen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Tamas Horvath | 2,410 | Balatonalmadi Open A | B04 |
| Jan 1996 | Walter Berndt | 2,310 | Balatonalmadi Open A | E32 |
| Jan 1996 | Udo Lau | 2,240 | Balatonalmadi Open A | B33 |
| Jan 2010 | Wilhelm Jarnefelt | 1,918 | Helsinki Raisanen Memorial A | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonalmadi Open A | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| 2nd Kuopio Open | 1995 | 7 | 2 | – |
| Helsinki Raisanen Memorial A | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,860 |
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| Espoo We MatSK Open 2nd | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,744 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,616 |
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open B | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,203 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0910 | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,472 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heikki Hanninen's chess games?
49 games by Heikki Hanninen, from Sep 2010 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 Hanninen has played.
What does Heikki Hanninen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Heikki Hanninen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heikki Hanninen answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Heikki Hanninen play as White?
As White, Heikki Hanninen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heikki Hanninen play as Black?
As Black, Heikki Hanninen most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Heikki Hanninen's FIDE rating?
Heikki Hanninen is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Heikki Hanninen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Heikki Hanninen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heikki Hanninen?
49 games by Heikki Hanninen 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.