Prepare against Ilkka Hartio
Finland · World #36,298 classical · FIDE ID 501549
Our database contains 482 games by Ilkka Hartio, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilkka Hartio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilkka Hartio 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 | 1,952 | 2,111 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 2,010 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,041 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 482 | 111 | 187 | 182 | 23.0% |
| As White | 229 | 58 | 95 | 75 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 253 | 53 | 92 | 107 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilkka Hartio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilkka Hartio's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 59.4% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 80 | 34.9% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 4.8% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hartio usually continues c3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hartio usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Hartio usually continues exd5 (53.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Hartio usually continues g3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hartio usually continues g3 (60.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Hartio usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 41.6% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 41 | 40.6% | 31.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 86.7% | 37.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Ilkka Hartio's chess games
All 482 games by Ilkka Hartio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 111 wins, 187 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 62 | 12/25/25 | 19.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 35 | 10/14/11 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 4/4/2 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 49 | 14/13/22 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 37 | 11/14/12 | 29.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Sergio Reinso | 2,400 | — | C42 |
| Jan 1998 | Sauli Keskinen | 2,355 | 8th Heart of Finland Open | B22 |
| Apr 2016 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,344 | Tampere We TammerSh A | D61 |
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Potkin | 2,310 | 7th Heart of Finland Open | B01 |
| Jan 2012 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,278 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 2014 | 25 | 9 | 2,092 |
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 2008 | 18 | 9 | 2,062 |
| chT-FIN | 1993 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,330 |
| Kuopio Open | 2001 | 13 | 5 | 2,271 |
| Tampere We TammerSh A | 2017 | 13 | 5 | 2,015 |
| Jyvaskyla Winter Weekend A | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,119 |
| Laukaa We LaukSK | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilkka Hartio's chess games?
482 games by Ilkka Hartio, from Apr 2003 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 Ilkka Hartio has played.
What does Ilkka Hartio play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Ilkka Hartio opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilkka Hartio answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ilkka Hartio play as White?
As White, Ilkka Hartio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (62 games, 19.4% win rate); Réti Opening (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilkka Hartio play as Black?
As Black, Ilkka Hartio most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (49 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (37 games, 29.7% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is Ilkka Hartio's FIDE rating?
Ilkka Hartio is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ilkka Hartio played?
Our database contains 482 games by Ilkka Hartio, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 187 draws, 182 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilkka Hartio?
482 games by Ilkka Hartio 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.