Prepare against Henrik Lonnqvist
Finland · World #22,179 classical · FIDE ID 505137
Our database contains 213 games by Henrik Lonnqvist, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Lonnqvist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Lonnqvist 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 | 2,039 | 2,169 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,048 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 74 | 46 | 93 | 34.7% |
| As White | 105 | 41 | 20 | 44 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 33 | 26 | 49 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Lonnqvist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Lonnqvist's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 84.8% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lonnqvist usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Lonnqvist usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lonnqvist usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lonnqvist usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lonnqvist usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lonnqvist usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 41.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Henrik Lonnqvist's chess games
All 213 games by Henrik Lonnqvist in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 74 wins, 46 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Agopov,M | 2,388 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | B76 |
| Jul 2025 | Henri Lahdelma | 2,275 | 33rd Heart of Finland Open | B06 |
| Apr 2018 | Vesa Heinola | 2,268 | Helsinki Easter Open | A23 |
| Jul 2026 | Luukkonen,T | 2,230 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | B23 |
| Feb 2020 | Petri Hokkanen | 2,217 | Salo We SalSK A | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahti We LahS | 2015 | 19 | 9 | 2,038 |
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 24th Heart of Finland Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,179 |
| 16th Heart of Finland Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 31st Heart of Finland Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,891 |
| Helsinki Easter Open | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Lonnqvist's chess games?
213 games by Henrik Lonnqvist, from Oct 2004 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 Henrik Lonnqvist has played.
What does Henrik Lonnqvist play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Henrik Lonnqvist opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Lonnqvist answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Henrik Lonnqvist play as White?
As White, Henrik Lonnqvist's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Lonnqvist play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Lonnqvist most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Henrik Lonnqvist's FIDE rating?
Henrik Lonnqvist is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Henrik Lonnqvist played?
Our database contains 213 games by Henrik Lonnqvist, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 46 draws, 93 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Lonnqvist?
213 games by Henrik Lonnqvist 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.