Prepare against Heini Rinne
Finland · World #53,485 classical · FIDE ID 513423
Our database contains 95 games by Heini Rinne, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heini Rinne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heini Rinne 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 | 1,879 | 1,887 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,860 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,893 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 22 | 39 | 34 | 23.2% |
| As White | 50 | 12 | 23 | 15 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heini Rinne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heini Rinne's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 82.0% | 48.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 14.0% | 28.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 48.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Rinne usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Rinne usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Rinne usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rinne usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rinne usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Rinne usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 84.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Heini Rinne's chess games
All 95 games by Heini Rinne in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Per Ertbjerg | 2,052 | Helsinki MatSK Open | D85 |
| Feb 2020 | Heikki Syvalahti | 2,047 | Helsinki MatSK Open | A02 |
| Apr 2026 | Sadi-Carolin Yusuphanova | 1,942 | ch-FIN w 2026 | A07 |
| Apr 2022 | Tiitu Taipale | 1,909 | ch-FIN w | A41 |
| Mar 2026 | Aatu Sell | 1,892 | MatSK weekend tournament | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-FIN w 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| ch-FIN w | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,733 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,809 |
| 21st chT-EU w | 2017 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
| MatSK weekend tournament | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| 25th European Teams Women | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heini Rinne's chess games?
95 games by Heini Rinne, from Aug 2015 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 Rinne has played.
What does Heini Rinne play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Heini Rinne opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heini Rinne answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Heini Rinne play as White?
As White, Heini Rinne's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heini Rinne play as Black?
As Black, Heini Rinne most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Heini Rinne's FIDE rating?
Heini Rinne is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Heini Rinne played?
Our database contains 95 games by Heini Rinne, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heini Rinne?
95 games by Heini Rinne 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.