Prepare against Ilkka Mustonen
Finland · World #36,538 classical · FIDE ID 504815
Our database contains 195 games by Ilkka Mustonen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilkka Mustonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilkka Mustonen 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 | 1,951 | 2,135 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 2,030 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,996 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 43 | 70 | 82 | 22.1% |
| As White | 93 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 102 | 17 | 37 | 48 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilkka Mustonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilkka Mustonen's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 81.7% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 11.8% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 96.1% | 26.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Ilkka Mustonen's chess games
All 195 games by Ilkka Mustonen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 43 wins, 70 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 10/10/13 | 30.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 24 | 5/12/7 | 20.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 0/5/8 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,445 | Helsinki Open 2 | B23 |
| Jan 2003 | Kari Juhani Sorri | 2,272 | Helsinki Open 2 | B36 |
| Jan 2006 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,254 | ch-Helsinki 2006 M | D16 |
| Jan 2011 | Ralf Rehn | 2,242 | ch-Helsinki 2012 HSL 75 | C44 |
| Mar 2011 | Paul Morant | 2,211 | chT-FIN1B 1011 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki 2011 Group M | 2011 | 11 | 2 | 1,828 |
| ch-Helsinki 2012 HSL 75 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-Helsinki 2013 Group M | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-Helsinki 2006 M | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-Helsinki 2014 Group M | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,949 |
| ch-Helsinki A1 | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilkka Mustonen's chess games?
195 games by Ilkka Mustonen, from Oct 2004 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 Mustonen has played.
What does Ilkka Mustonen play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Ilkka Mustonen opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilkka Mustonen answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ilkka Mustonen play as White?
As White, Ilkka Mustonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 30.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilkka Mustonen play as Black?
As Black, Ilkka Mustonen most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Ilkka Mustonen's FIDE rating?
Ilkka Mustonen is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Ilkka Mustonen played?
Our database contains 195 games by Ilkka Mustonen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 70 draws, 82 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilkka Mustonen?
195 games by Ilkka Mustonen 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.