Prepare against Heini Puuska
WFM · Finland · World #36,893 classical · FIDE ID 502324
Our database contains 658 games by Heini Puuska, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heini Puuska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heini Puuska 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 | 2,033 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,975 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,987 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 168 | 197 | 293 | 25.5% |
| As White | 335 | 98 | 100 | 137 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 323 | 70 | 97 | 156 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heini Puuska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heini Puuska's side.
First moves as White (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 298 | 89.2% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.3% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.4% | 31.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Puuska usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Puuska usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Puuska usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (73% of these games) — Puuska usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Puuska usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Puuska usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 37.0% | 41.8% |
| e6 | 45 | 27.3% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 17 | 10.3% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 15 | 9.1% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.2% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 57.6% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 26.3% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 10.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Heini Puuska's chess games
All 658 games by Heini Puuska in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 168 wins, 197 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 60 | 21/19/20 | 35.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 48 | 17/18/13 | 35.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 34 | 5/12/17 | 14.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 6/9/14 | 20.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 3/10/10 | 13.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| E02 | Catalan | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Petri Kekki | 2,308 | Espoo We MatSK Open | D02 |
| Oct 2000 | Vivian Ramon Pita | 2,294 | Olympiad Women-34 | E11 |
| Jul 2015 | Ramon Chalmeta Ugas | 2,294 | 8th Paleochora Open | C07 |
| Nov 2013 | Sheila Barth Stanford | 2,233 | 19th chT-EU w | A29 |
| Dec 2018 | Stephan Hansch | 2,210 | Berlin Spandau Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN w | 2024 | 70 | 41 | 1,979 |
| Naantali Open | 2011 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| Budapest FS04 Elo | 2000 | 12 | 4 | 1,955 |
| Olympiad Women-35 | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Pair | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heini Puuska's chess games?
658 games by Heini Puuska, from Apr 2003 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 Heini Puuska has played.
What does Heini Puuska play on the first move as White?
Across 334 games with White in our database, Heini Puuska opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heini Puuska answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Heini Puuska play as White?
As White, Heini Puuska's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (60 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (34 games, 14.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heini Puuska play as Black?
As Black, Heini Puuska most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 13.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Heini Puuska's FIDE rating?
Heini Puuska is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Heini Puuska played?
Our database contains 658 games by Heini Puuska, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 197 draws, 293 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heini Puuska?
658 games by Heini Puuska 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.