Prepare against Ilari Heinila
Finland · World #119,714 classical · FIDE ID 501379
When preparing against Ilari Heinila, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ilari Heinila, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilari Heinila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilari Heinila 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 | 1,674 | 1,707 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 20.0% |
| As White | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilari Heinila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilari Heinila's side.
First moves as White (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Heinila usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Heinila usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Heinila usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Heinila usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
Ilari Heinila's chess games
All 30 games by Ilari Heinila in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 6 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Timo Nippula | 2,255 | Kotka Open | B66 |
| Sep 2022 | Janne Nurmela | 1,856 | chT1-FIN Gp2 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotka Open | 1995 | 7 | 2 | 2,083 |
| ch-Karhula | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,075 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,906 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,774 |
| chT-FIN 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,726 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,621 |
| chT-FIN | 1991 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilari Heinila's chess games?
30 games by Ilari Heinila, from Oct 2017 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 Ilari Heinila has played.
What does Ilari Heinila play on the first move as White?
Across 10 games with White in our database, Ilari Heinila opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilari Heinila answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilari Heinila play as White?
As White, Ilari Heinila's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 10 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilari Heinila play as Black?
As Black, Ilari Heinila most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ilari Heinila's FIDE rating?
Ilari Heinila is currently rated 1,674 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ilari Heinila played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ilari Heinila, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilari Heinila?
30 games by Ilari Heinila 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.