Prepare against Jari Jarvenpaa
FM · Finland · World #8,912 classical · FIDE ID 504220
Our database contains 924 games by Jari Jarvenpaa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jari Jarvenpaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jari Jarvenpaa 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 | 2,187 | 2,318 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,228 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,296 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 924 | 416 | 196 | 312 | 45.0% |
| As White | 463 | 229 | 98 | 136 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 461 | 187 | 98 | 176 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jari Jarvenpaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jari Jarvenpaa's side.
First moves as White (463 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 281 | 60.7% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 62 | 13.4% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 53 | 11.4% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 9.1% | 54.8% |
| b3 | 18 | 3.9% | 41.7% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Jarvenpaa usually continues c3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Jarvenpaa usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jarvenpaa usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jarvenpaa usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Jarvenpaa usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Jarvenpaa usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 89 | 42.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 41 | 19.6% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 33 | 15.8% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 23 | 11.0% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 16 | 7.7% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 36.8% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 41 | 27.0% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 25 | 16.4% | 58.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 12 | 7.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Jari Jarvenpaa's chess games
All 924 games by Jari Jarvenpaa 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: 416 wins, 196 draws, 312 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 74 | 32/19/23 | 43.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| E08 | Catalan | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 8/2/16 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Tomi Nyback | 2,601 | 31st EU-Cup | C58 |
| Jul 2011 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,591 | 21st Heart of Finland Open | B12 |
| Sep 2014 | Vadim Moiseenko | 2,485 | chT-FIN 1415 | B21 |
| Sep 2013 | Aleksandr Volodin | 2,481 | chT-FIN 1314 | D30 |
| Jul 2011 | Maxim Novik | 2,478 | 21st Heart of Finland Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2023 | 72 | 29 | 2,229 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 37 | 15.5 | 2,219 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2017 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,285 |
| Tampere We TammerSh | 2008 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,219 |
| Naantali Open | 2012 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,271 |
| Tampere We TammerSh A | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,320 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,412 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tommi Luukkonen (27 games) · Pekka Koykka (15 games) · Kalle Niemi (15 games) · Joose Norri (14 games) · Sampsa Nyysti (12 games) · Kalle Kiik (12 games) · Mika Karttunen (11 games) · Vilka Sipila (11 games)
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Where can I find Jari Jarvenpaa's chess games?
924 games by Jari Jarvenpaa, 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 Jarvenpaa has played.
What does Jari Jarvenpaa play on the first move as White?
Across 463 games with White in our database, Jari Jarvenpaa opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jari Jarvenpaa answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Jari Jarvenpaa play as White?
As White, Jari Jarvenpaa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (74 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 463 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jari Jarvenpaa play as Black?
As Black, Jari Jarvenpaa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is Jari Jarvenpaa's FIDE rating?
Jari Jarvenpaa is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Jari Jarvenpaa played?
Our database contains 924 games by Jari Jarvenpaa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 416 wins, 196 draws, 312 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jari Jarvenpaa?
924 games by Jari Jarvenpaa 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.