Prepare against Per Harila
Sweden · World #24,706 classical · FIDE ID 1707248
Our database contains 168 games by Per Harila, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Per Harila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Harila 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 | 2,020 | 2,144 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,016 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,977 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 61 | 27 | 80 | 36.3% |
| As White | 83 | 34 | 12 | 37 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 27 | 15 | 43 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Harila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Harila's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 72.3% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 12.0% | 65.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Harila usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Harila usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Harila usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Harila usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Harila usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Harila usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 76.6% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 21.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 7 | 25.0% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Per Harila's chess games
All 168 games by Per Harila in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 27 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Chris Briscoe | 2,268 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | D02 |
| Mar 2004 | Anton Ivanov | 2,237 | — | B33 |
| Mar 2009 | Zorigt Bayaraa | 2,228 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | B70 |
| Apr 2005 | Bence Bednay | 2,176 | Budapest FS04 Elo A | B38 |
| Oct 2005 | Leif Haugaard Jensen | 2,166 | Budapest FS10 FM-A | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,289 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2005 | 12 | 7 | 2,139 |
| Budapest FS11 Elo A | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,051 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,100 |
| Budapest FS04 Elo A | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 2005 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,953 |
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Harila's chess games?
168 games by Per Harila, from Apr 2003 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 Per Harila has played.
What does Per Harila play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Per Harila opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Harila answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Per Harila play as White?
As White, Per Harila's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Harila play as Black?
As Black, Per Harila most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Per Harila's FIDE rating?
Per Harila is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Per Harila played?
Our database contains 168 games by Per Harila, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 27 draws, 80 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Harila?
168 games by Per Harila 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.