Prepare against Helge Ruotanen
Finland · World #32,388 classical · FIDE ID 501883
Our database contains 256 games by Helge Ruotanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Ruotanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Ruotanen 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 | 1,972 | 2,031 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,950 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,032 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 85 | 53 | 118 | 33.2% |
| As White | 134 | 45 | 27 | 62 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 122 | 40 | 26 | 56 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Ruotanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Ruotanen's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 118 | 88.1% | 42.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 88% of White games, 42.8% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ruotanen usually continues Bg2 (37.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Ruotanen usually continues Bg2 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ruotanen usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ruotanen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ruotanen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Ruotanen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 63 | 95.5% | 36.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 32 | 97.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Helge Ruotanen's chess games
All 256 games by Helge Ruotanen 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: 85 wins, 53 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 116 | 37/24/55 | 31.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 109 | 35/22/52 | 32.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Pasi Korhonen | 2,105 | chT-FIN Division A | A00 |
| Mar 2020 | Helene Mira | 2,092 | WchT Seniors 65 | E91 |
| Mar 2011 | Petri Graeffe | 2,091 | FIN Team Cup | B08 |
| Apr 2018 | Georg Kradolfer | 2,084 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | B15 |
| Jul 2008 | Neal Turner | 2,079 | ch-FIN Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 36 | 18 | 1,989 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2010 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,105 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2017 | 16 | 8 | 1,981 |
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2020 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,035 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,910 |
| chT1A-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Ruotanen's chess games?
256 games by Helge Ruotanen, 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 Helge Ruotanen has played.
What does Helge Ruotanen play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Helge Ruotanen opens with 1.g3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Ruotanen answers 1...g6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Helge Ruotanen play as White?
As White, Helge Ruotanen's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (116 games, 31.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Ruotanen play as Black?
As Black, Helge Ruotanen most often plays: Modern Defense (109 games, 32.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Helge Ruotanen's FIDE rating?
Helge Ruotanen is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Helge Ruotanen played?
Our database contains 256 games by Helge Ruotanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 53 draws, 118 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Ruotanen?
256 games by Helge Ruotanen 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.