Prepare against Eino Polkki
Finland · World #24,083 classical · FIDE ID 515779
When preparing against Eino Polkki, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Eino Polkki, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Eino Polkki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eino Polkki 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 | 2,025 | 2,025 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,949 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,955 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 29.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 612 rated games against 296 different opponents, across 95 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 191 | 75 | 53 | 63 | 39.3% | 1,793 | 1,778 | 7 |
| Rapid | 148 | 72 | 26 | 50 | 48.6% | 1,847 | 1,862 | 7 |
| Blitz | 264 | 155 | 27 | 82 | 58.7% | 1,815 | 1,858 | 20 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 281 | 82 | 67 | 132 | 29.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 165 | 104 | 26 | 35 | 63.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 55 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 24 | 5 | 13 | 1,803 | 1,908 |
| 2025 | 63 | 39 | 8 | 16 | 1,895 | 2,023 |
| 2024 | 53 | 33 | 8 | 12 | 1,826 | 1,928 |
| 2023 | 130 | 73 | 19 | 38 | 1,807 | 1,851 |
| 2022 | 95 | 41 | 24 | 30 | 1,867 | 1,867 |
| 2021 | 91 | 48 | 15 | 28 | 1,914 | 1,880 |
| 2020 | 41 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 1,756 | 1,685 |
| 2019 | 71 | 24 | 14 | 33 | 1,730 | 1,638 |
| 2018 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1,554 | 1,461 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1,283 | 1,150 |
Where Eino Polkki has played
Finland (88) · Albania (1) · Czechia (1) · FAI (1) · Greece (1) · Norway (1) · Romania (1) · Sweden (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eino Polkki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eino Polkki's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Polkki usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Polkki usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Polkki usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Polkki usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Polkki usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Eino Polkki's chess games
All 40 games by Eino Polkki in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Sara-Olivia Sippola | 2,123 | Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U20 | D53 |
| Jan 2026 | Anton Sinitsyn | 2,044 | Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U20 | E48 |
| Nov 2021 | Jukka Peltomaa | 1,955 | chT-FIN 2022 | D41 |
| Jan 2024 | Jyrki Raki | 1,913 | chT-FIN 2324 | D94 |
| Jan 2026 | Eemi Lappalainen | 1,895 | Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U20 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic U16 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U20 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-Nordic U17 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,955 |
| Nordic Youth Championship 2023 | B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-FIN U14 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,578 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eino Polkki's chess games?
40 games by Eino Polkki, from Mar 2018 to Oct 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 Eino Polkki has played.
What does Eino Polkki play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Eino Polkki opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eino Polkki answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eino Polkki play as White?
As White, Eino Polkki's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eino Polkki play as Black?
As Black, Eino Polkki most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Eino Polkki's FIDE rating?
Eino Polkki is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Eino Polkki played?
Our database contains 40 games by Eino Polkki, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eino Polkki?
40 games by Eino Polkki 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.