Prepare against Jani Ahvenjarvi
FM · Finland · World #2,853 classical · FIDE ID 507571
Our database contains 397 games by Jani Ahvenjarvi, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jani Ahvenjarvi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jani Ahvenjarvi 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 | 2,344 | 2,352 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,388 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,325 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 153 | 149 | 95 | 38.5% |
| As White | 194 | 82 | 80 | 32 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 203 | 71 | 69 | 63 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jani Ahvenjarvi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jani Ahvenjarvi's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 89.2% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 7.7% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.1% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ahvenjarvi usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ahvenjarvi usually continues Nf3 (72.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ahvenjarvi usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ahvenjarvi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Ahvenjarvi usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Ahvenjarvi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 82.8% | 47.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 9.2% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 70.7% | 61.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 25.3% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Jani Ahvenjarvi's chess games
All 397 games by Jani Ahvenjarvi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 153 wins, 149 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 5/8/15 | 17.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Kalle Niemi | 2,338 | chT-FIN 1617 | C11 |
| Apr 2019 | Timo Lampen | 2,333 | chT-FIN 1819 | B55 |
| Mar 2017 | Aleksei Holmsten | 2,328 | chT-FIN 1617 | B01 |
| Nov 2019 | Dan Cramling | 2,313 | 35th EU-Cup | B09 |
| Jan 2010 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,301 | Vantaa We EtVaS | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 12 | 0 | 2,181 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,336 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,407 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jani Ahvenjarvi's chess games?
397 games by Jani Ahvenjarvi, from Sep 2009 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 Jani Ahvenjarvi has played.
What does Jani Ahvenjarvi play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Jani Ahvenjarvi opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jani Ahvenjarvi answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jani Ahvenjarvi play as White?
As White, Jani Ahvenjarvi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jani Ahvenjarvi play as Black?
As Black, Jani Ahvenjarvi most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 17.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Jani Ahvenjarvi's FIDE rating?
Jani Ahvenjarvi is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Jani Ahvenjarvi played?
Our database contains 397 games by Jani Ahvenjarvi, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 149 draws, 95 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jani Ahvenjarvi?
397 games by Jani Ahvenjarvi 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.