Prepare against Herman Hietanen
Finland · World #10,344 classical · FIDE ID 519880
Our database contains 34 games by Herman Hietanen, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Herman Hietanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herman Hietanen 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 | 2,164 | 2,173 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,067 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,078 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 41.2% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 61.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herman Hietanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herman Hietanen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 36.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hietanen usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hietanen usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Hietanen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hietanen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Herman Hietanen's chess games
All 34 games by Herman Hietanen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 2,301 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group A | C03 |
| Mar 2026 | Kasper Kivimaki | 2,154 | MatSK weekend tournament | A57 |
| Feb 2026 | Lukas Iskos | 2,123 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group A | A40 |
| Jan 2023 | Petri Graeffe | 2,047 | chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Lonnqvist,H | 2,001 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MatSK weekend tournament | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,192 |
| Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U18 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group A | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,207 |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,968 |
| 33rd Heart of Finland Open | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,018 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,984 |
| 34th Heart of Finland Op | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herman Hietanen's chess games?
34 games by Herman Hietanen, from Feb 2023 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 Herman Hietanen has played.
What does Herman Hietanen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Herman Hietanen opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herman Hietanen answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herman Hietanen play as White?
As White, Herman Hietanen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herman Hietanen play as Black?
As Black, Herman Hietanen most often plays: English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Herman Hietanen's FIDE rating?
Herman Hietanen is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Herman Hietanen played?
Our database contains 34 games by Herman Hietanen, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herman Hietanen?
34 games by Herman Hietanen 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.