Prepare against Jarkko Penttinen
FM · Finland · World #7,588 classical · FIDE ID 501743
When preparing against Jarkko Penttinen, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 522 games by Jarkko Penttinen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jarkko Penttinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jarkko Penttinen 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 | 2,213 | 2,332 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,221 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 522 | 186 | 206 | 130 | 35.6% |
| As White | 256 | 104 | 91 | 61 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 266 | 82 | 115 | 69 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jarkko Penttinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jarkko Penttinen's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 78.1% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 10.2% | 36.5% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 9.0% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Penttinen usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Penttinen usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Penttinen usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Penttinen usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Penttinen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Penttinen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 64.0% | 59.8% |
| e6 | 20 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.4% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 46.2% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 26 | 33.3% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.0% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Jarkko Penttinen's chess games
All 522 games by Jarkko Penttinen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 186 wins, 206 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 19/13/7 | 48.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,770 | Valkeakoski Simul | A35 |
| Jan 1996 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,542 | Helsinki HSK Open | B15 |
| Oct 2012 | Duilio Collutiis | 2,501 | 28th EU-Cup | E69 |
| Jan 1994 | Kari P. Heinola | 2,476 | Tampere Open 2 | B06 |
| Jan 2002 | Jussi Tella | 2,425 | chT-FIN 0102 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 23 | 12 | 2,301 |
| Jyvaskyla Open | 1994 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,572 |
| Tampere Open | 1995 | 20 | 13 | 2,391 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,426 |
| Tampere Open 2 | 2000 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,397 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,140 |
| Salo We SalSK Open | 1993 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jarkko Penttinen's chess games?
522 games by Jarkko Penttinen, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jarkko Penttinen has played.
What does Jarkko Penttinen play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Jarkko Penttinen opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jarkko Penttinen answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jarkko Penttinen play as White?
As White, Jarkko Penttinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); King's Gambit (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jarkko Penttinen play as Black?
As Black, Jarkko Penttinen most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Jarkko Penttinen's FIDE rating?
Jarkko Penttinen is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jarkko Penttinen played?
Our database contains 522 games by Jarkko Penttinen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 206 draws, 130 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarkko Penttinen?
522 games by Jarkko Penttinen 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.