Prepare against Lasse Lehtohalme
Finland · World #27,926 classical · FIDE ID 506346
Our database contains 143 games by Lasse Lehtohalme, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lasse Lehtohalme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lasse Lehtohalme 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 | 1,998 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,975 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 38 | 40 | 65 | 26.6% |
| As White | 78 | 25 | 21 | 32 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 65 | 13 | 19 | 33 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lasse Lehtohalme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lasse Lehtohalme's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 31 | 39.7% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.4% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Lehtohalme usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Lehtohalme usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lehtohalme usually continues Qe2 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 43.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Lehtohalme usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lehtohalme usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lehtohalme usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 47.2% | 23.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 33.3% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Lasse Lehtohalme's chess games
All 143 games by Lasse Lehtohalme in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 38 wins, 40 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B38 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Esko Koskimaa | 2,100 | chT-FIN1B 1516 | A57 |
| Jan 2009 | Anssi Manninen | 2,064 | chT-FIN 1D 0809 | B66 |
| Oct 2015 | Heikki Arppi | 2,042 | chT-FIN1B 1516 | D02 |
| Apr 2013 | Pekka Kauko | 2,016 | FIN Team Cup | D02 |
| Jan 2008 | Veikko Rantanen | 2,015 | Kajaani We KaSY Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2018 | 16 | 5 | 1,912 |
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,935 |
| Kokkola Open | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 1,892 |
| chT-FIN1B 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-FIN U20 | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,050 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| Kokkola We KokkSK Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lasse Lehtohalme's chess games?
143 games by Lasse Lehtohalme, from Jul 2007 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 Lasse Lehtohalme has played.
What does Lasse Lehtohalme play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Lasse Lehtohalme opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lasse Lehtohalme answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Lasse Lehtohalme play as White?
As White, Lasse Lehtohalme's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lasse Lehtohalme play as Black?
As Black, Lasse Lehtohalme most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Lasse Lehtohalme's FIDE rating?
Lasse Lehtohalme is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lasse Lehtohalme played?
Our database contains 143 games by Lasse Lehtohalme, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 40 draws, 65 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lasse Lehtohalme?
143 games by Lasse Lehtohalme 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.