Prepare against Tuomo Halmeenmaki
Finland · World #17,748 classical · FIDE ID 502774
When preparing against Tuomo Halmeenmaki, expect 1.Nf3 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 377 games by Tuomo Halmeenmaki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tuomo Halmeenmaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tuomo Halmeenmaki 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 | 2,077 | 2,217 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,141 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,090 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 118 | 111 | 148 | 31.3% |
| As White | 181 | 63 | 51 | 67 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 196 | 55 | 60 | 81 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tuomo Halmeenmaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tuomo Halmeenmaki's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 139 | 76.8% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 8.3% | 36.7% |
| Nc3 | 13 | 7.2% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.8% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.8% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 77% of White games, 50.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Halmeenmaki usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Halmeenmaki usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Halmeenmaki usually continues g3 (45.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Halmeenmaki usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Halmeenmaki usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Halmeenmaki usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 34 | 35.8% | 36.8% |
| d6 | 25 | 26.3% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 21 | 22.1% | 40.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 8.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 38.0% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 19 | 26.8% | 52.6% |
| Nc6 | 19 | 26.8% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Tuomo Halmeenmaki's chess games
All 377 games by Tuomo Halmeenmaki 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: 118 wins, 111 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 70 | 20/26/24 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Hannu Salokangas | 2,465 | Hervanta Open | D07 |
| Mar 2016 | Henri Pohjala | 2,400 | chT-FIN 1516 | A08 |
| Jan 1998 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,395 | Helsinki We Hm 93 Open | D02 |
| Apr 2015 | Marco Codenotti | 2,385 | Skopje Karposh Open | A04 |
| Jan 1989 | Aarne Hermlin | 2,375 | Kaleva Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 2,182 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 2,174 |
| Uusikaupunki Open | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,420 |
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,258 |
| Hervanta Open | 1991 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,261 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,324 |
| chT-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tuomo Halmeenmaki's chess games?
377 games by Tuomo Halmeenmaki, 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 Tuomo Halmeenmaki has played.
What does Tuomo Halmeenmaki play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Tuomo Halmeenmaki opens with 1.Nf3 (77% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tuomo Halmeenmaki answers 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games).
What openings does Tuomo Halmeenmaki play as White?
As White, Tuomo Halmeenmaki's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (70 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tuomo Halmeenmaki play as Black?
As Black, Tuomo Halmeenmaki most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Tuomo Halmeenmaki's FIDE rating?
Tuomo Halmeenmaki is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Tuomo Halmeenmaki played?
Our database contains 377 games by Tuomo Halmeenmaki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 111 draws, 148 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tuomo Halmeenmaki?
377 games by Tuomo Halmeenmaki 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.