Prepare against Jussi Hamalainen
Finland · World #17,850 classical · FIDE ID 509221
When preparing against Jussi Hamalainen, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 60 games by Jussi Hamalainen, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jussi Hamalainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jussi Hamalainen 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 | 2,076 | 2,076 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,043 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jussi Hamalainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jussi Hamalainen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| c3 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hamalainen usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Hamalainen usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hamalainen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hamalainen usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hamalainen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hamalainen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 70.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Jussi Hamalainen's chess games
All 60 games by Jussi Hamalainen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 20 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,321 | Turku We TuTS Open | B09 |
| Jan 2012 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,278 | Turku We TSY Open | B07 |
| Jan 2010 | Risto Tuominen | 2,263 | Turku We TuTS Open | C00 |
| Jan 2016 | Erkki E.T. Havansi | 2,229 | chT-FIN1B 1516 | A49 |
| Jan 2009 | Markus Kiili | 2,197 | 6th Helsinki We HSL | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2011 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,175 |
| 4th Mikkeli We MikkSK | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
| Mikkeli We MikkSK MikkSK 70 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,001 |
| 9th Tampere We TammerSh | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,364 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| 6th Helsinki We HSL | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jussi Hamalainen's chess games?
60 games by Jussi Hamalainen, from Dec 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 Jussi Hamalainen has played.
What does Jussi Hamalainen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Jussi Hamalainen opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jussi Hamalainen answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Jussi Hamalainen play as White?
As White, Jussi Hamalainen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jussi Hamalainen play as Black?
As Black, Jussi Hamalainen most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jussi Hamalainen's FIDE rating?
Jussi Hamalainen is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jussi Hamalainen played?
Our database contains 60 games by Jussi Hamalainen, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jussi Hamalainen?
60 games by Jussi Hamalainen 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.