Prepare against Ilkka Koota
Finland · World #41,755 classical · FIDE ID 515868
When preparing against Ilkka Koota, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ilkka Koota, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilkka Koota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilkka Koota 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 | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilkka Koota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilkka Koota's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Koota usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Koota usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Koota usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Koota usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Koota usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Koota usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Ilkka Koota's chess games
All 33 games by Ilkka Koota in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Petteri Paronen | 2,156 | Naantali Avoin Open | B84 |
| Feb 2020 | Edvin Trost | 2,153 | ch-Nordic U13 | A06 |
| Jul 2017 | Antti Pihlajamaki | 1,846 | Naantali Avoin Open | A45 |
| Feb 2019 | Vitus Bondo Medhus | 1,788 | ch-Nordic U20 | B22 |
| Feb 2020 | Amelia Nordquelle | 1,768 | ch-Nordic U13 | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-Nordic U13 | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 27th ch-EU U10 | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,367 |
| ch-Nordic U20 | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,923 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,158 |
| 28th ch-EU U10 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,588 |
| 30th EU-ch U14 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilkka Koota's chess games?
33 games by Ilkka Koota, from Aug 2017 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 Ilkka Koota has played.
What does Ilkka Koota play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ilkka Koota opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilkka Koota answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ilkka Koota play as White?
As White, Ilkka Koota's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilkka Koota play as Black?
As Black, Ilkka Koota most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ilkka Koota's FIDE rating?
Ilkka Koota is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ilkka Koota played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ilkka Koota, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilkka Koota?
33 games by Ilkka Koota 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.