Prepare against Markku I.O. Henttinen
FM · Finland · World #9,552 classical · FIDE ID 500240
When preparing against Markku I.O. Henttinen, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Markku I.O. Henttinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markku I.O. Henttinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markku I.O. Henttinen 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 | 2,176 | 2,301 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,070 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,250 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 52 | 66 | 53 | 30.4% |
| As White | 82 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 23 | 40 | 26 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markku I.O. Henttinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markku I.O. Henttinen's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 98.8% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Henttinen usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Henttinen usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Henttinen usually continues d5 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Henttinen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 61.0% | 52.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 34.1% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Markku I.O. Henttinen's chess games
All 171 games by Markku I.O. Henttinen 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: 52 wins, 66 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 6/14/5 | 24.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A12 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1981 | Ron Henley | 2,440 | Elekes Memorial 06 Group A | D93 |
| Jan 1997 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,375 | Lappeenranta We LprSK | E15 |
| Jun 2005 | Leo Toivovich Tolonen | 2,374 | ch-FIN | A44 |
| Jul 1981 | Gyorgy Laszlo Szilagyi | 2,340 | Elekes Memorial 06 Group A | D94 |
| Jan 2011 | Mikael Nouro | 2,335 | chT-FIN1A 1011 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2005 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| Elekes Memorial 06 Group A | 1981 | 12 | 6 | 2,358 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-FIN | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 0 | 2,067 |
| Espoo | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,246 |
| Skien Open | 1980 | 9 | 5 | 2,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markku I.O. Henttinen's chess games?
171 games by Markku I.O. Henttinen, 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 Markku I.O. Henttinen has played.
What does Markku I.O. Henttinen play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Markku I.O. Henttinen opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markku I.O. Henttinen answers 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Markku I.O. Henttinen play as White?
As White, Markku I.O. Henttinen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markku I.O. Henttinen play as Black?
As Black, Markku I.O. Henttinen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Markku I.O. Henttinen's FIDE rating?
Markku I.O. Henttinen is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Markku I.O. Henttinen played?
Our database contains 171 games by Markku I.O. Henttinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 66 draws, 53 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markku I.O. Henttinen?
171 games by Markku I.O. Henttinen 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.