Prepare against Jaakko Helanti
Finland · World #52,201 classical · FIDE ID 514365
When preparing against Jaakko Helanti, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Jaakko Helanti, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaakko Helanti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaakko Helanti 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 | 1,884 | 1,940 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaakko Helanti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaakko Helanti's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Helanti usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Helanti usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Helanti usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jaakko Helanti's chess games
All 33 games by Jaakko Helanti in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Jussi Peurala | 2,021 | Tampere TammerSh Spring Open B | B79 |
| Mar 2018 | Juha Maki | 1,977 | Tampere We TammerSh B | C03 |
| Mar 2018 | Joni Seppala | 1,939 | Tampere We TammerSh B | D36 |
| Sep 2017 | Seppo Pukkinen | 1,937 | chT2-FIN Gp2 1718 | C03 |
| Dec 2016 | Risto Karttinen | 1,903 | chT-FIN Gp3 1617 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FIN Gp2 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,796 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Tampere We TammerSh B | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,159 |
| Tampere TammerSh Fall B | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,723 |
| Tampere TammerSh Spring Open B | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,104 |
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,725 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaakko Helanti's chess games?
33 games by Jaakko Helanti, from Oct 2016 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 Jaakko Helanti has played.
What does Jaakko Helanti play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jaakko Helanti opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaakko Helanti answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jaakko Helanti play as White?
As White, Jaakko Helanti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaakko Helanti play as Black?
As Black, Jaakko Helanti most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Jaakko Helanti's FIDE rating?
Jaakko Helanti is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Jaakko Helanti played?
Our database contains 33 games by Jaakko Helanti, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaakko Helanti?
33 games by Jaakko Helanti 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.