Prepare against Janne Nurmela
Finland · World #130,668 classical · FIDE ID 505927
When preparing against Janne Nurmela, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Janne Nurmela, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janne Nurmela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janne Nurmela 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 | 1,895 | 1,984 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 34.4% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janne Nurmela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janne Nurmela's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nurmela usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nurmela usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nurmela usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Janne Nurmela's chess games
All 32 games by Janne Nurmela in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Leif Nystrom | 1,965 | chT-FIN Gp3 1516 | B41 |
| Nov 2014 | Samuli Valkama | 1,923 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | C41 |
| Sep 2014 | Petri Suuronen | 1,916 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | B07 |
| Oct 2014 | Marko Jonhede | 1,886 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | D55 |
| Sep 2022 | Joel Hamalainen | 1,701 | chT-FIN Gp3 | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN Gp3 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,886 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,799 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,946 |
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 2,149 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,724 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,703 |
| chT-FIN1B 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,581 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janne Nurmela's chess games?
32 games by Janne Nurmela, from Nov 2014 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 Nurmela has played.
What does Janne Nurmela play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Janne Nurmela opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janne Nurmela answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Janne Nurmela play as White?
As White, Janne Nurmela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janne Nurmela play as Black?
As Black, Janne Nurmela most often plays: Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Janne Nurmela's FIDE rating?
Janne Nurmela is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Janne Nurmela played?
Our database contains 32 games by Janne Nurmela, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janne Nurmela?
32 games by Janne Nurmela 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.