Prepare against Jaakko Kukkonen
Finland · World #19,145 classical · FIDE ID 511684
Our database contains 85 games by Jaakko Kukkonen, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaakko Kukkonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaakko Kukkonen 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 | 2,064 | 2,076 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 28 | 39 | 18 | 32.9% |
| As White | 48 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kukkonen usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kukkonen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kukkonen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kukkonen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kukkonen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kukkonen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 63.2% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Jaakko Kukkonen's chess games
All 85 games by Jaakko Kukkonen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 39 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Allan Kiviaho | 2,230 | chT-FIN 1A 0001 | E66 |
| Nov 2000 | Panu Laine | 2,203 | chT-FIN 1A 0001 | A90 |
| Jan 1998 | Ilpo Tiihonen | 2,174 | chT-FIN Division B | D06 |
| Jan 2000 | Risto Eskola | 2,117 | chT-FIN1B 9900 | B13 |
| Sep 2022 | Heikki Syvalahti | 2,054 | chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,237 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,416 |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,110 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,130 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-A | 1997 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 1B 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,083 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,795 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaakko Kukkonen's chess games?
85 games by Jaakko Kukkonen, from Mar 2016 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 Kukkonen has played.
What does Jaakko Kukkonen play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jaakko Kukkonen opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaakko Kukkonen answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Jaakko Kukkonen play as White?
As White, Jaakko Kukkonen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaakko Kukkonen play as Black?
As Black, Jaakko Kukkonen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jaakko Kukkonen's FIDE rating?
Jaakko Kukkonen is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jaakko Kukkonen played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jaakko Kukkonen, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 39 draws, 18 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaakko Kukkonen?
85 games by Jaakko Kukkonen 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.