Prepare against Janne Kokkala
Finland · World #42,861 classical · FIDE ID 509779
Our database contains 76 games by Janne Kokkala, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janne Kokkala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janne Kokkala 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 | 1,922 | 1,979 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,955 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 31 | 16 | 29 | 40.8% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janne Kokkala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janne Kokkala's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 77.5% | 53.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kokkala usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kokkala usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kokkala usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kokkala usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kokkala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Janne Kokkala's chess games
All 76 games by Janne Kokkala in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Jouko Aijala | 2,130 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | D15 |
| Feb 2015 | Pekka Kauppala | 2,119 | Espoo MatSK Weekend A | B23 |
| Feb 2015 | Valo Hallman | 2,094 | Espoo MatSK Weekend A | A26 |
| Jan 2014 | Petri Kopsa | 2,069 | ch-FIN Open | B26 |
| Jan 2013 | Arto Elomaa | 2,056 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ch-Helsinki 2014 Group A1 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,010 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,968 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,942 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,144 |
| chT1C-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,227 |
| 6th Helsinki We HSL | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,859 |
| Helsinki We Garde 2nd Group B | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janne Kokkala's chess games?
76 games by Janne Kokkala, from May 2012 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 Janne Kokkala has played.
What does Janne Kokkala play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Janne Kokkala opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janne Kokkala answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Janne Kokkala play as White?
As White, Janne Kokkala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janne Kokkala play as Black?
As Black, Janne Kokkala most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Janne Kokkala's FIDE rating?
Janne Kokkala is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Janne Kokkala played?
Our database contains 76 games by Janne Kokkala, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janne Kokkala?
76 games by Janne Kokkala 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.