Prepare against Jari Ahonen
Finland · World #39,789 classical · FIDE ID 509191
Our database contains 93 games by Jari Ahonen, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jari Ahonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jari Ahonen 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 | 1,936 | 1,944 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,920 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,948 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 24 | 31 | 38 | 25.8% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 93.5% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Ahonen usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ahonen usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ahonen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ahonen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Ahonen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 72.7% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Jari Ahonen's chess games
All 93 games by Jari Ahonen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 24 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jyrki Kiltti | 2,240 | Hyvinkaa Open | E99 |
| Jan 1997 | Riku Molander | 2,200 | Tuusula We Onnela Open | D36 |
| Jan 2011 | Hannu Salokangas | 2,196 | chT-FIN1A 1011 | D87 |
| Jan 1991 | Johanna Paasikangas Tella | 2,130 | ch-FIN U18 | E98 |
| Sep 2004 | Teemu Pudas | 2,071 | chT1A-FIN 0405 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| Hyvinkaa Open | 1996 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,085 |
| ch-FIN rapid | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,550 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-B | 1997 | 7 | 6 | – |
| Nordic Team Cup-02 | 1971 | 5 | 1 | – |
| chT-FIN 1B 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jari Ahonen's chess games?
93 games by Jari Ahonen, from Mar 2016 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 Jari Ahonen has played.
What does Jari Ahonen play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jari Ahonen opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jari Ahonen answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jari Ahonen play as White?
As White, Jari Ahonen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jari Ahonen play as Black?
As Black, Jari Ahonen most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jari Ahonen's FIDE rating?
Jari Ahonen is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jari Ahonen played?
Our database contains 93 games by Jari Ahonen, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jari Ahonen?
93 games by Jari Ahonen 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.