Prepare against Jaakko Kivimaki
Finland · World #11,988 classical · FIDE ID 501921
Our database contains 441 games by Jaakko Kivimaki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaakko Kivimaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaakko Kivimaki 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 | 2,141 | 2,215 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,186 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 161 | 148 | 132 | 36.5% |
| As White | 227 | 85 | 77 | 65 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 214 | 76 | 71 | 67 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaakko Kivimaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaakko Kivimaki's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 85.0% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 93 | 91.2% | 60.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 98.4% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Jaakko Kivimaki's chess games
All 441 games by Jaakko Kivimaki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 161 wins, 148 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 43 | 22/12/9 | 51.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 11/19/6 | 30.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 47 | 15/14/18 | 31.9% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 5/13/6 | 20.8% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 16 | 13/2/1 | 81.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Antti Virtanen | 2,340 | chT-FIN Division A | D03 |
| Mar 2018 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,337 | chT-FIN 1718 | C54 |
| Mar 2018 | Aleksei Holmsten | 2,326 | chT-FIN 1718 | C45 |
| Sep 2016 | Mikael Nouro | 2,313 | chT-FIN 1617 | C54 |
| Jul 2016 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,310 | 26th Heart of Finland Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 67 | 38.5 | 2,311 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,294 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| Naantali Open | 1993 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,442 |
| Kuopio Open 1 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,381 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaakko Kivimaki's chess games?
441 games by Jaakko Kivimaki, from Apr 2003 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 Jaakko Kivimaki has played.
What does Jaakko Kivimaki play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Jaakko Kivimaki opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaakko Kivimaki answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jaakko Kivimaki play as White?
As White, Jaakko Kivimaki's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (43 games, 51.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaakko Kivimaki play as Black?
As Black, Jaakko Kivimaki most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez (16 games, 81.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Jaakko Kivimaki's FIDE rating?
Jaakko Kivimaki is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jaakko Kivimaki played?
Our database contains 441 games by Jaakko Kivimaki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 148 draws, 132 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaakko Kivimaki?
441 games by Jaakko Kivimaki 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.