Prepare against Heikki Syvalahti
Finland · World #36,894 classical · FIDE ID 502901
Our database contains 259 games by Heikki Syvalahti, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heikki Syvalahti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heikki Syvalahti 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 | 1,949 | 2,087 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,967 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,069 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 71 | 101 | 87 | 27.4% |
| As White | 131 | 38 | 57 | 36 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 128 | 33 | 44 | 51 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heikki Syvalahti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heikki Syvalahti's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 70 | 53.4% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 49 | 37.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 8 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues Bg5 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 82.1% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 92.5% | 39.2% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Heikki Syvalahti's chess games
All 259 games by Heikki Syvalahti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 71 wins, 101 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 30 | 8/16/6 | 26.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 42 | 11/17/14 | 26.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,277 | 29th Heart of Finland Open | C50 |
| Jul 2014 | Sauli Tiitta | 2,242 | 24th Heart of Finland Open | A00 |
| Apr 2005 | Ilkka Kanko | 2,236 | Vantaa We EtVaS | D85 |
| Apr 2018 | Eero Valkama | 2,220 | Turku We TSY Open | B01 |
| Apr 2019 | Juhani Sorri | 2,207 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 14 | 7 | 1,959 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 2,076 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 2,079 |
| 9th Helsinki We Garde Group A | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| 3rd Helsinki We Garde | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| Helsinki We KapSK A | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,157 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heikki Syvalahti's chess games?
259 games by Heikki Syvalahti, from Apr 2009 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 Heikki Syvalahti has played.
What does Heikki Syvalahti play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Heikki Syvalahti opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heikki Syvalahti answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Heikki Syvalahti play as White?
As White, Heikki Syvalahti's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heikki Syvalahti play as Black?
As Black, Heikki Syvalahti most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Heikki Syvalahti's FIDE rating?
Heikki Syvalahti is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Heikki Syvalahti played?
Our database contains 259 games by Heikki Syvalahti, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 101 draws, 87 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heikki Syvalahti?
259 games by Heikki Syvalahti 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.