Prepare against Eero Salmenkivi
Finland · World #16,534 classical · FIDE ID 516139
When preparing against Eero Salmenkivi, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by Eero Salmenkivi, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eero Salmenkivi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eero Salmenkivi 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 | 2,089 | 2,092 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,149 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,075 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 39.4% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eero Salmenkivi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eero Salmenkivi's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Salmenkivi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Salmenkivi usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Salmenkivi usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Salmenkivi usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Salmenkivi usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Salmenkivi usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Eero Salmenkivi's chess games
All 33 games by Eero Salmenkivi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Seppo Aakio | 2,046 | 65th ch-FIN Seniors | D35 |
| Oct 2017 | Aki Seppala | 2,038 | chT1B-FIN 1718 | B22 |
| Jan 2018 | Jyrki Heikkinen | 2,008 | chT1B-FIN 1718 | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | Pekka Hietala | 1,994 | 65th ch-FIN Seniors | D94 |
| Feb 2018 | Pavel Khanov | 1,942 | Helsinki MatSK Weekend | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,087 |
| Helsinki MatSK Weekend | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| chT1B-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-FIN Seniors 50 | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eero Salmenkivi's chess games?
33 games by Eero Salmenkivi, from Mar 2018 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 Eero Salmenkivi has played.
What does Eero Salmenkivi play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Eero Salmenkivi opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eero Salmenkivi answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Eero Salmenkivi play as White?
As White, Eero Salmenkivi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eero Salmenkivi play as Black?
As Black, Eero Salmenkivi most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Eero Salmenkivi's FIDE rating?
Eero Salmenkivi is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Eero Salmenkivi played?
Our database contains 33 games by Eero Salmenkivi, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eero Salmenkivi?
33 games by Eero Salmenkivi 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.