Prepare against Henri Pohjala
FM · Finland · World #2,905 classical · FIDE ID 506478
Our database contains 589 games by Henri Pohjala, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henri Pohjala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henri Pohjala 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 | 2,342 | 2,409 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,411 | 2,419 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,366 | 2,447 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 589 | 217 | 222 | 150 | 36.8% |
| As White | 300 | 120 | 112 | 68 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 289 | 97 | 110 | 82 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henri Pohjala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henri Pohjala's side.
First moves as White (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 294 | 98.0% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pohjala usually continues Bg5 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pohjala usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pohjala usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pohjala usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Pohjala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pohjala usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 50.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 50 | 46.7% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 91 | 97.8% | 50.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Henri Pohjala's chess games
All 589 games by Henri Pohjala in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 217 wins, 222 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 51 | 33/11/7 | 64.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 45 | 12/23/10 | 26.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 17/16/8 | 41.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 82 | 27/28/27 | 32.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 52 | 23/15/14 | 44.2% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 27 | 2/17/8 | 7.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Maxim Turov | 2,594 | ch-EU blitz | D45 |
| Jun 2014 | Tomi Nyback | 2,594 | Sastamala | D77 |
| Dec 2016 | Stelios Halkias | 2,585 | ch-EU blitz | D00 |
| Nov 2018 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,532 | 19th Puhajarve Rapid Open | A45 |
| Mar 2015 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,525 | chT-SWE 1415 Elite | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2021 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 19 | 9 | 2,407 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,194 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,431 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,444 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,426 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,201 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tommi Luukkonen (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henri Pohjala's chess games?
589 games by Henri Pohjala, from Oct 2006 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 Henri Pohjala has played.
What does Henri Pohjala play on the first move as White?
Across 300 games with White in our database, Henri Pohjala opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henri Pohjala answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games).
What openings does Henri Pohjala play as White?
As White, Henri Pohjala's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (51 games, 64.7% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (41 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 300 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henri Pohjala play as Black?
As Black, Henri Pohjala most often plays: Slav Defense (82 games, 32.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (52 games, 44.2% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (35 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Henri Pohjala's FIDE rating?
Henri Pohjala is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,411 in rapid and 2,366 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Henri Pohjala played?
Our database contains 589 games by Henri Pohjala, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 222 draws, 150 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henri Pohjala?
589 games by Henri Pohjala 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.