Prepare against Kevin Hynna
Finland · World #44,499 classical · FIDE ID 501484
Our database contains 191 games by Kevin Hynna, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Hynna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Hynna 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 | 1,915 | 1,989 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,962 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 58 | 50 | 83 | 30.4% |
| As White | 98 | 35 | 27 | 36 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 93 | 23 | 23 | 47 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Hynna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Hynna's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 95.9% | 48.9% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hynna usually continues c3 (43.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hynna usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hynna usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.h4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …a5 (100% of these games) — Hynna usually continues h5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 75.5% | 44.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Kevin Hynna's chess games
All 191 games by Kevin Hynna in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 58 wins, 50 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33 | 11/7/15 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Erkki Suomalainen | 2,174 | chT1-FIN West 1314 | B22 |
| Dec 2017 | Panu Kilpela | 2,156 | ch-Helsinki Master | B07 |
| Jan 2010 | Sami Hallenberg | 2,145 | Helsinki We KapSK | B15 |
| Jul 2019 | Markku Iivonen | 2,130 | 29th Heart of Finland Open | E44 |
| Jan 2014 | Petteri Paronen | 2,112 | ch-FIN Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki HSL Easter 4th Group A | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,989 |
| Helsinki We KapSK A | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,769 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-Helsinki 2011 Group A1 | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,726 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-Helsinki Master | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| 6th Helsinki We HSL | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Hynna's chess games?
191 games by Kevin Hynna, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Kevin Hynna has played.
What does Kevin Hynna play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Kevin Hynna opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.h4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Hynna answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin Hynna play as White?
As White, Kevin Hynna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (33 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Hynna play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Hynna most often plays: Caro-Kann (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Kevin Hynna's FIDE rating?
Kevin Hynna is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Kevin Hynna played?
Our database contains 191 games by Kevin Hynna, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 50 draws, 83 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Hynna?
191 games by Kevin Hynna 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.