Prepare against Heikki Tikanmaki
Finland · World #56,480 classical · FIDE ID 505293
Our database contains 39 games by Heikki Tikanmaki, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heikki Tikanmaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heikki Tikanmaki 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 | 1,868 | 1,870 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 28.2% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heikki Tikanmaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heikki Tikanmaki's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Tikanmaki usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Tikanmaki usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Tikanmaki usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Tikanmaki usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Heikki Tikanmaki's chess games
All 39 games by Heikki Tikanmaki in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Antti Suominen | 2,018 | Espoo We MatSK Open 2nd | D85 |
| Mar 2010 | Jesus 1989 Garcia Fernandez | 1,931 | Espoo We MatSK Open 2nd | D18 |
| Feb 2010 | Tom Smeds | 1,929 | Espoo We MatSK Open 2nd | A90 |
| May 2012 | Karl Schubert | 1,879 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A88 |
| May 2012 | Denny Ringeltaube | 1,749 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1C-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,797 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Helsinki Redsven Memorial | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,883 |
| Espoo We MatSK Open 2nd | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,934 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heikki Tikanmaki's chess games?
39 games by Heikki Tikanmaki, from May 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 Tikanmaki has played.
What does Heikki Tikanmaki play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Heikki Tikanmaki opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heikki Tikanmaki answers 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Heikki Tikanmaki play as White?
As White, Heikki Tikanmaki's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heikki Tikanmaki play as Black?
As Black, Heikki Tikanmaki most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Heikki Tikanmaki's FIDE rating?
Heikki Tikanmaki is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Heikki Tikanmaki played?
Our database contains 39 games by Heikki Tikanmaki, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heikki Tikanmaki?
39 games by Heikki Tikanmaki 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.