Prepare against Henri Lahdelma
FM · Finland · World #2,336 classical · FIDE ID 510394
Our database contains 360 games by Henri Lahdelma, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henri Lahdelma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henri Lahdelma 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 | 2,366 | 2,366 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,264 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,253 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 152 | 86 | 122 | 42.2% |
| As White | 178 | 76 | 42 | 60 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 182 | 76 | 44 | 62 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henri Lahdelma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henri Lahdelma's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 79.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 9.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.9% | 21.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lahdelma usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lahdelma usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lahdelma usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lahdelma usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lahdelma usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lahdelma usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| c6 | 17 | 18.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 52.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 35.8% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Henri Lahdelma's chess games
All 360 games by Henri Lahdelma in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 152 wins, 86 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | E Bacrot | 2,637 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Aug 2022 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,538 | 11th Riga Tech Open | D35 |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,529 | Titled Tue Late | C62 |
| Jul 2022 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,520 | 30th Heart of Finland Open | A13 |
| Sep 2022 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,493 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 48 | 22.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-FIN | 2025 | 45 | 21 | 2,287 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,451 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,465 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,452 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2,158 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-FIN 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,530 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Toivo Keinanen (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henri Lahdelma's chess games?
360 games by Henri Lahdelma, from Jul 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 Henri Lahdelma has played.
What does Henri Lahdelma play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Henri Lahdelma opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henri Lahdelma answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Henri Lahdelma play as White?
As White, Henri Lahdelma's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henri Lahdelma play as Black?
As Black, Henri Lahdelma most often plays: French: Classical Variation (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Henri Lahdelma's FIDE rating?
Henri Lahdelma is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Henri Lahdelma played?
Our database contains 360 games by Henri Lahdelma, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 86 draws, 122 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henri Lahdelma?
360 games by Henri Lahdelma 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.