Prepare against Heikki-Pekka Innala
FM · Finland · World #5,536 classical · FIDE ID 501654
When preparing against Heikki-Pekka Innala, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Heikki-Pekka Innala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heikki-Pekka Innala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heikki-Pekka Innala 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 | 2,259 | 2,265 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 67 | 49 | 48 | 40.9% |
| As White | 75 | 35 | 19 | 21 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heikki-Pekka Innala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heikki-Pekka Innala's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Innala usually continues Nf3 (70.7% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Innala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Innala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 97.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 96.6% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Heikki-Pekka Innala's chess games
All 164 games by Heikki-Pekka Innala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 49 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Petri Lehtivaara | 2,338 | chT-FIN 0001 | C15 |
| Jan 1996 | Ilkka Kanko | 2,295 | chT-FIN 9596 | A70 |
| Jan 1996 | Jukka-Pekka Tyni | 2,290 | chT-FIN 9596 | C64 |
| Jan 1997 | Asko Seppanen | 2,290 | chT-FIN 9697 | A29 |
| Jan 1996 | Tapio Tuomala | 2,285 | chT-FIN 9596 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 45 | 24 | 2,284 |
| chT-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-FIN 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,481 |
| ch-FIN | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,414 |
| chT-FIN 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| Dortmund Open | 1990 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,505 |
| chT-FIN 1A 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 5 | 2,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heikki-Pekka Innala's chess games?
164 games by Heikki-Pekka Innala, from Apr 2003 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-Pekka Innala has played.
What does Heikki-Pekka Innala play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Heikki-Pekka Innala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heikki-Pekka Innala answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Heikki-Pekka Innala play as White?
As White, Heikki-Pekka Innala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heikki-Pekka Innala play as Black?
As Black, Heikki-Pekka Innala most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Heikki-Pekka Innala's FIDE rating?
Heikki-Pekka Innala is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Heikki-Pekka Innala played?
Our database contains 164 games by Heikki-Pekka Innala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 49 draws, 48 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heikki-Pekka Innala?
164 games by Heikki-Pekka Innala 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.