Prepare against Vesa Heinola
CM · Finland · World #13,172 classical · FIDE ID 1706063
Our database contains 288 games by Vesa Heinola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vesa Heinola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vesa Heinola 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 | 2,126 | 2,283 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,265 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,260 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 117 | 91 | 80 | 40.6% |
| As White | 138 | 56 | 39 | 43 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 150 | 61 | 52 | 37 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vesa Heinola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vesa Heinola's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 98.6% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Heinola usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Heinola usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Heinola usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Heinola usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 90.5% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 89.1% | 63.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 87.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Vesa Heinola's chess games
All 288 games by Vesa Heinola 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: 117 wins, 91 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Toivo Keinanen | 2,402 | chT-FIN 1819 | B35 |
| Apr 2019 | Vilka Sipila | 2,381 | chT-FIN 1819 | E08 |
| Oct 2014 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,341 | Vierumaki We LahS | E81 |
| Nov 2007 | Fredrik Andersson | 2,326 | chT-SWE 0708 | E81 |
| Feb 2018 | Risto Tuominen | 2,298 | Helsinki MatSK Weekend | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2023 | 15 | 2.5 | 2,036 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,339 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,244 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 2,180 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,218 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,379 |
| Stockholm Salongernas Elo Gr 1 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vesa Heinola's chess games?
288 games by Vesa Heinola, 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 Vesa Heinola has played.
What does Vesa Heinola play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Vesa Heinola opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vesa Heinola answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Vesa Heinola play as White?
As White, Vesa Heinola's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vesa Heinola play as Black?
As Black, Vesa Heinola most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Vesa Heinola's FIDE rating?
Vesa Heinola is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Vesa Heinola played?
Our database contains 288 games by Vesa Heinola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 91 draws, 80 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vesa Heinola?
288 games by Vesa Heinola 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.