Prepare against Juha Hynninen
Finland · World #6,483 classical · FIDE ID 504289
Our database contains 276 games by Juha Hynninen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juha Hynninen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juha Hynninen 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 | 2,235 | 2,251 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,273 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 94 | 106 | 76 | 34.1% |
| As White | 141 | 60 | 48 | 33 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 135 | 34 | 58 | 43 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juha Hynninen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juha Hynninen's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 57.4% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 47 | 33.3% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hynninen usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hynninen usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hynninen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Hynninen usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hynninen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Hynninen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 51.7% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.3% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 87.2% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
Juha Hynninen's chess games
All 276 games by Juha Hynninen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 94 wins, 106 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Stephen A Muhammad | 2,368 | Internet Section 16-A | C78 |
| Jul 2004 | Alexey Yatsenko | 2,342 | ch-EU U18 | B84 |
| Aug 2011 | Petri Hokkanen | 2,307 | FIN Team Cup | E12 |
| Jan 2003 | Kristian Hovmoller | 2,287 | ch-Nordic School U20 | B90 |
| Jan 2006 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,287 | ch-Nordic School U20 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN U18 | 2003 | 13 | 7 | 2,104 |
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,331 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 2,187 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,240 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,293 |
| chT-FIN 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juha Hynninen's chess games?
276 games by Juha Hynninen, from Apr 2003 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 Juha Hynninen has played.
What does Juha Hynninen play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Juha Hynninen opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juha Hynninen answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Juha Hynninen play as White?
As White, Juha Hynninen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juha Hynninen play as Black?
As Black, Juha Hynninen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Juha Hynninen's FIDE rating?
Juha Hynninen is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Juha Hynninen played?
Our database contains 276 games by Juha Hynninen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 106 draws, 76 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juha Hynninen?
276 games by Juha Hynninen 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.