Prepare against Jarkko Hellstrom
Finland · World #74,667 classical · FIDE ID 506680
When preparing against Jarkko Hellstrom, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 53 games by Jarkko Hellstrom, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jarkko Hellstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jarkko Hellstrom 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 | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 20.8% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jarkko Hellstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jarkko Hellstrom's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 61.1% | 22.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Jarkko Hellstrom's chess games
All 53 games by Jarkko Hellstrom in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Timo Akkanen | 2,019 | Vantaa We EtVaS | A06 |
| Jan 2012 | Erkki Haanila | 1,976 | Loimaa We LoimSK | D02 |
| Sep 2014 | Ari Savola | 1,968 | chT1A-FIN 1415 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loimaa We LoimSK | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,045 |
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,811 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,860 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| Joensuu We JoeSK | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,110 |
| chT-FIN 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,866 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,896 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jarkko Hellstrom's chess games?
53 games by Jarkko Hellstrom, from May 2012 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 Jarkko Hellstrom has played.
What does Jarkko Hellstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jarkko Hellstrom opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jarkko Hellstrom answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jarkko Hellstrom play as White?
As White, Jarkko Hellstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jarkko Hellstrom play as Black?
As Black, Jarkko Hellstrom most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jarkko Hellstrom's FIDE rating?
Jarkko Hellstrom is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jarkko Hellstrom played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jarkko Hellstrom, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarkko Hellstrom?
53 games by Jarkko Hellstrom 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.