Prepare against Jari Jarvela
Finland · World #17,535 classical · FIDE ID 503924
Our database contains 325 games by Jari Jarvela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jari Jarvela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jari Jarvela 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 | 2,079 | 2,260 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 124 | 87 | 113 | 38.2% |
| As White | 162 | 64 | 48 | 49 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 163 | 60 | 39 | 64 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jari Jarvela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jari Jarvela's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 69.1% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 26 | 16.0% | 65.4% |
| f4 | 10 | 6.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.3% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jarvela usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Jarvela usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jarvela usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Jarvela usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Jarvela usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Jarvela usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 38.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.2% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 7 | 8.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 66.7% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Jari Jarvela's chess games
All 325 games by Jari Jarvela 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: 124 wins, 87 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 18/7/4 | 62.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Mika Karttunen | 2,409 | Turku We TuTS Open | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Juri Vetemaa | 2,350 | Turku We TuTS Open | B00 |
| Jan 2008 | Mikael Nouro | 2,345 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | A58 |
| Jan 2000 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,305 | Turku We TuTS Open | B28 |
| Jan 2008 | Santul Kosmo | 2,256 | Turku We TSY Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2019 | 57 | 26.5 | 2,151 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2018 | 55 | 28.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2019 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,159 |
| Turku Open | 2002 | 34 | 14.5 | 2,186 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,044 |
| Naantali Open | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,051 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,268 |
| 11th Heart of Finland Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kalle Niemi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jari Jarvela's chess games?
325 games by Jari Jarvela, 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 Jari Jarvela has played.
What does Jari Jarvela play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Jari Jarvela opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jari Jarvela answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jari Jarvela play as White?
As White, Jari Jarvela's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (29 games, 62.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jari Jarvela play as Black?
As Black, Jari Jarvela most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Jari Jarvela's FIDE rating?
Jari Jarvela is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Jari Jarvela played?
Our database contains 325 games by Jari Jarvela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 87 draws, 113 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jari Jarvela?
325 games by Jari Jarvela 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.