Prepare against Jaakko Mantyniemi
Finland · World #67,942 classical · FIDE ID 507890
When preparing against Jaakko Mantyniemi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (50%).
Our database contains 132 games by Jaakko Mantyniemi, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaakko Mantyniemi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaakko Mantyniemi 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 | 1,828 | 1,940 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,933 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,901 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 36 | 32 | 64 | 27.3% |
| As White | 65 | 18 | 16 | 31 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 67 | 18 | 16 | 33 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaakko Mantyniemi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaakko Mantyniemi's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Mantyniemi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mantyniemi usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mantyniemi usually continues d4 (11.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 89.7% | 30.8% |
| b6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Jaakko Mantyniemi's chess games
All 132 games by Jaakko Mantyniemi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 36 wins, 32 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Tom Smeds | 2,100 | Tampere We TammerSh | A04 |
| Mar 2008 | Jarmo Peltomaki | 2,048 | chT-FIN1C 0708 Lower | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Seppo Aakio | 2,046 | 65th ch-FIN Seniors | B07 |
| Jan 2006 | Olavi Niemi | 2,044 | Tampere We TammerSh | C44 |
| Aug 2009 | Sari Rautanen | 2,008 | ch-FIN Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 27 | 12.5 | 1,957 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open | 2006 | 10 | 2 | 1,871 |
| 2nd Tampere We TammerSh | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,771 |
| 8th Tampere We TammerSh | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,955 |
| 9th Tampere We TammerSh | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,952 |
| 3rd Tampere We TammerSh | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,894 |
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaakko Mantyniemi's chess games?
132 games by Jaakko Mantyniemi, from Sep 2010 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 Mantyniemi has played.
What does Jaakko Mantyniemi play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Jaakko Mantyniemi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaakko Mantyniemi answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jaakko Mantyniemi play as White?
As White, Jaakko Mantyniemi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaakko Mantyniemi play as Black?
As Black, Jaakko Mantyniemi most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Polish Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Jaakko Mantyniemi's FIDE rating?
Jaakko Mantyniemi is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Jaakko Mantyniemi played?
Our database contains 132 games by Jaakko Mantyniemi, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 32 draws, 64 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaakko Mantyniemi?
132 games by Jaakko Mantyniemi 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.