Prepare against Pekka Hietala
Finland · World #32,573 classical · FIDE ID 660876
Our database contains 36 games by Pekka Hietala, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Hietala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Hietala 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 | 1,971 | 2,084 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,967 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pekka Hietala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pekka Hietala's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hietala usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hietala usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hietala usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Pekka Hietala's chess games
All 36 games by Pekka Hietala in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Martti Helenius | 2,249 | chT-FIN Gp4 | A16 |
| Mar 2024 | Pekka Riihimaki | 1,921 | 65th ch-FIN Seniors | C11 |
| Apr 2022 | Seppo Lyly | 1,908 | 65th ch-FIN Seniors | A10 |
| Nov 2022 | Jani Havumaki | 1,895 | chT1-FIN Gp2 | A28 |
| Apr 2022 | Tom Smeds | 1,847 | 65th ch-FIN Seniors | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,022 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,988 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 2,076 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,731 |
| TCh-FIN 2023-24 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,766 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,766 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0405 | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-FIN Gp4 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Hietala's chess games?
36 games by Pekka Hietala, from Mar 2015 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 Pekka Hietala has played.
What does Pekka Hietala play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pekka Hietala opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Hietala answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pekka Hietala play as White?
As White, Pekka Hietala's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Hietala play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Hietala most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Pekka Hietala's FIDE rating?
Pekka Hietala is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Pekka Hietala played?
Our database contains 36 games by Pekka Hietala, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Hietala?
36 games by Pekka Hietala 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.