Prepare against Ilppo Kivivuori
Finland · World #45,041 classical · FIDE ID 501697
When preparing against Ilppo Kivivuori, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ilppo Kivivuori, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilppo Kivivuori's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilppo Kivivuori 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 | 1,913 | 1,956 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilppo Kivivuori's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilppo Kivivuori's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kivivuori usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kivivuori usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kivivuori usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Ilppo Kivivuori's chess games
All 31 games by Ilppo Kivivuori in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Paul Morant | 2,175 | chT1-FIN West 1213 | B90 |
| Oct 2017 | Timo Porrasmaa | 2,024 | chT1B-FIN 1718 | B34 |
| Dec 2018 | Hannu E. Koskinen | 1,898 | chT-FIN 1B 1819 | E12 |
| Feb 2018 | Olli Alho | 1,764 | chT1B-FIN 1718 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1B 1819 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,861 |
| chT1B-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 3 | 2 | – |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,974 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 2,255 |
| chT1A-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 0 | 1,788 |
| Helsinki Open | 1989 | 2 | 1 | – |
| chT1B-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 2,294 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,604 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilppo Kivivuori's chess games?
31 games by Ilppo Kivivuori, from Dec 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 Ilppo Kivivuori has played.
What does Ilppo Kivivuori play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ilppo Kivivuori opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilppo Kivivuori answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ilppo Kivivuori play as White?
As White, Ilppo Kivivuori's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilppo Kivivuori play as Black?
As Black, Ilppo Kivivuori most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ilppo Kivivuori's FIDE rating?
Ilppo Kivivuori is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ilppo Kivivuori played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ilppo Kivivuori, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilppo Kivivuori?
31 games by Ilppo Kivivuori 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.