Prepare against Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo
Finland · World #19,830 classical · FIDE ID 500500
Our database contains 793 games by Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo 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 | 2,058 | 2,200 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,101 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 793 | 192 | 386 | 215 | 24.2% |
| As White | 387 | 103 | 200 | 84 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 406 | 89 | 186 | 131 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo's side.
First moves as White (387 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 43.7% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 140 | 36.2% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 54 | 14.0% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 21 | 5.4% | 71.4% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Haapasalo usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Haapasalo usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Haapasalo usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Haapasalo usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Haapasalo usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Haapasalo usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 188 | 95.9% | 46.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 92.9% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo's chess games
All 793 games by Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo 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: 192 wins, 386 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 76 | 19/40/17 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 15/18/4 | 40.5% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 4/14/8 | 15.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 127 | 30/59/38 | 23.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 9/18/11 | 23.7% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 28 | 4/10/14 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 3/18/5 | 11.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 5/14/6 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Kalle Kiik | 2,433 | 33rd Rilton Cup | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Aleksei Holmsten | 2,425 | Espoo We MatSK Open | B31 |
| Jan 1994 | Joose Norri | 2,385 | Vantaa Open 2 | E41 |
| Jul 2005 | Oleg Boricsev | 2,373 | 15th Heart of Finland Open | A00 |
| Jan 1995 | Marko Manninen | 2,365 | Helsinki PC-SuperSto | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Helsinki | 2000 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-FIN | 1994 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-FIN | 1999 | 21 | 7 | 2,153 |
| Salo We SalSK Open | 2001 | 21 | 10 | 2,260 |
| Naantali Open | 2011 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,238 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2009 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,186 |
| 8th Helsinki We HSK | 2009 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,114 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jyrki Parkkinen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo's chess games?
793 games by Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo, 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 Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo has played.
What does Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo play on the first move as White?
Across 387 games with White in our database, Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo play as White?
As White, Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (76 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 387 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo play as Black?
As Black, Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo most often plays: Sicilian (127 games, 23.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian (28 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 406 games.
What is Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo's FIDE rating?
Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo played?
Our database contains 793 games by Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 192 wins, 386 draws, 215 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo?
793 games by Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo 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.