Prepare against Jani Vakeva
Finland · World #9,631 classical · FIDE ID 503525
Our database contains 153 games by Jani Vakeva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jani Vakeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jani Vakeva 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 | 2,175 | 2,198 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 46 | 68 | 39 | 30.1% |
| As White | 69 | 25 | 30 | 14 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 21 | 38 | 25 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jani Vakeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jani Vakeva's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 98.6% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vakeva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vakeva usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Vakeva usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vakeva usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 94.3% | 43.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 51.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 48.4% | 40.0% |
Jani Vakeva's chess games
All 153 games by Jani Vakeva 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: 46 wins, 68 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A28 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Yrjo A Rantanen | 2,356 | Vantaa Open | D27 |
| Jun 2005 | Markku I.O. Henttinen | 2,300 | ch-FIN | E83 |
| Jan 1990 | Kaj Kivipelto | 2,270 | chT-FIN | B72 |
| Jan 2001 | Dietmar Vinke | 2,246 | ch-FIN | A40 |
| Jan 1999 | Panu Kilpela | 2,219 | Lahti Open 1 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2005 | 18 | 8 | 2,203 |
| Espoo Open | 2001 | 14 | 8 | 2,294 |
| chT-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 2,045 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| chT1A-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
| chT1B-FIN 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,347 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jani Vakeva's chess games?
153 games by Jani Vakeva, 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 Jani Vakeva has played.
What does Jani Vakeva play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Jani Vakeva opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jani Vakeva answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Jani Vakeva play as White?
As White, Jani Vakeva's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jani Vakeva play as Black?
As Black, Jani Vakeva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Jani Vakeva's FIDE rating?
Jani Vakeva is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Jani Vakeva played?
Our database contains 153 games by Jani Vakeva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 68 draws, 39 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jani Vakeva?
153 games by Jani Vakeva 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.