Prepare against Janne Salimaki
FM · Finland · World #16,227 classical · FIDE ID 502685
Our database contains 706 games by Janne Salimaki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janne Salimaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janne Salimaki 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 | 2,092 | 2,226 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,136 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 2,113 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 706 | 247 | 244 | 215 | 35.0% |
| As White | 354 | 125 | 119 | 110 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 352 | 122 | 125 | 105 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janne Salimaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janne Salimaki's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 54.2% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 129 | 36.4% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 7.3% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Salimaki usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Salimaki usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Salimaki usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Salimaki usually continues Bg5 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Salimaki usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Salimaki usually continues e4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 79 | 52.7% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 36 | 24.0% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 21 | 14.0% | 69.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 53.9% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 37 | 28.9% | 44.6% |
| g6 | 11 | 8.6% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Janne Salimaki's chess games
All 706 games by Janne Salimaki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 247 wins, 244 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 49 | 17/17/15 | 34.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 17/7/8 | 53.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/10/8 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,435 | chT-FIN 9798 | B56 |
| Sep 2003 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,399 | chT-FIN 0304 | A45 |
| Apr 2007 | Miika Maki Uuro | 2,396 | Vantaa We EtVaS Open | C67 |
| Jan 1999 | Kimmo Valkesalmi | 2,371 | Vantaa Open | C62 |
| Feb 2004 | Erkki Lassila | 2,356 | chT-FIN 0304 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki | 2005 | 62 | 28.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-FIN | 2023 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,164 |
| Espoo We MatSK Open | 2002 | 28 | 13 | 2,258 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,111 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2014 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,185 |
| Espoo Open | 2003 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,350 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,050 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jukka Tuovinen (13 games) · Sami Hamalainen (11 games) · Joose Norri (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janne Salimaki's chess games?
706 games by Janne Salimaki, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Salimaki has played.
What does Janne Salimaki play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Janne Salimaki opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janne Salimaki answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Janne Salimaki play as White?
As White, Janne Salimaki's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janne Salimaki play as Black?
As Black, Janne Salimaki most often plays: Modern Defense (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is Janne Salimaki's FIDE rating?
Janne Salimaki is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Janne Salimaki played?
Our database contains 706 games by Janne Salimaki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 247 wins, 244 draws, 215 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janne Salimaki?
706 games by Janne Salimaki 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.