Prepare against Sami Hallenberg
Finland · World #11,417 classical · FIDE ID 501271
Our database contains 315 games by Sami Hallenberg, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sami Hallenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sami Hallenberg 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 | 2,148 | 2,161 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,134 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 111 | 91 | 113 | 35.2% |
| As White | 153 | 58 | 45 | 50 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 162 | 53 | 46 | 63 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sami Hallenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sami Hallenberg's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 97.4% | 53.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hallenberg usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hallenberg usually continues Nc3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hallenberg usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Hallenberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hallenberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hallenberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 52.6% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 26 | 45.6% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Sami Hallenberg's chess games
All 315 games by Sami Hallenberg 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: 111 wins, 91 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 34 | 17/8/9 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 31 | 8/11/12 | 25.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Heikki Kallio | 2,352 | Kokkola We KokkSK Open | A80 |
| May 2016 | Tero Kokkila | 2,307 | Helsinki We HSK 130v A | B55 |
| Jan 2000 | Kari Pulkkinen | 2,305 | Vantaa Open 1 | B57 |
| Nov 2011 | Harri M Hurme | 2,275 | 9th Helsinki We Garde Group A | E70 |
| Jan 2013 | Markku Lahtinen | 2,269 | chT-FIN 1213 | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 15 | 11 | 2,206 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,129 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| chT-FIN1B 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,042 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,883 |
| Vaasa We WRC | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 2,089 |
| chT1B-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sami Hallenberg's chess games?
315 games by Sami Hallenberg, 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 Sami Hallenberg has played.
What does Sami Hallenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Sami Hallenberg opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sami Hallenberg answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sami Hallenberg play as White?
As White, Sami Hallenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sami Hallenberg play as Black?
As Black, Sami Hallenberg most often plays: Dutch Defense (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Sami Hallenberg's FIDE rating?
Sami Hallenberg is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Sami Hallenberg played?
Our database contains 315 games by Sami Hallenberg, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 91 draws, 113 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sami Hallenberg?
315 games by Sami Hallenberg 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.