Prepare against Jari Kumpulainen
Finland · World #65,332 classical · FIDE ID 505269
When preparing against Jari Kumpulainen, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Jari Kumpulainen, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jari Kumpulainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jari Kumpulainen 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 | 1,837 | 1,978 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,944 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 92 | 123 | 167 | 24.1% |
| As White | 193 | 51 | 72 | 70 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 189 | 41 | 51 | 97 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jari Kumpulainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jari Kumpulainen's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 87.6% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 23 | 11.9% | 39.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues c3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues Nf3 (33.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues d3 (43.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 71.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 23 | 27.4% | 23.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 84.6% | 34.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.4% | 40.0% |
Jari Kumpulainen's chess games
All 382 games by Jari Kumpulainen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 92 wins, 123 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 46 | 13/15/18 | 28.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 58 | 11/23/24 | 19.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Joose Norri | 2,353 | Helsinki We HSK | D35 |
| Apr 2016 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,344 | Tampere We TammerSh A | D42 |
| Jan 2011 | Tapio Tuomala | 2,207 | Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | C86 |
| Jan 2012 | Jouko Aijala | 2,156 | 5th Helsinki We HSK | B01 |
| Sep 2016 | Panu Kilpela | 2,149 | Helsinki We Garden syysturnaus A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2015 | 28 | 14 | 1,983 |
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,032 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 1,929 |
| ch-FIN Seniors 50 | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,974 |
| 8th Group A Helsinki We HSK | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,987 |
| Helsinki We EtVaS A | 2018 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,862 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jari Kumpulainen's chess games?
382 games by Jari Kumpulainen, from Apr 2009 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 Kumpulainen has played.
What does Jari Kumpulainen play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Jari Kumpulainen opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jari Kumpulainen answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Jari Kumpulainen play as White?
As White, Jari Kumpulainen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (46 games, 28.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jari Kumpulainen play as Black?
As Black, Jari Kumpulainen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (58 games, 19.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Jari Kumpulainen's FIDE rating?
Jari Kumpulainen is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Jari Kumpulainen played?
Our database contains 382 games by Jari Kumpulainen, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 123 draws, 167 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jari Kumpulainen?
382 games by Jari Kumpulainen 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.