Prepare against Jarkko Penttinen
FM · Finland · World #7,551 classical · FIDE ID 501743
Our database contains 520 games by Jarkko Penttinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 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 | 2,186 | 2,221 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 185 | 206 | 129 | 35.6% |
| As White | 255 | 103 | 91 | 61 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 265 | 82 | 115 | 68 | 30.9% |
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 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 78.4% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 10.2% | 36.5% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 8.6% | 59.1% |
| 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 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 46.8% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 25 | 32.5% | 44.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.1% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Jarkko Penttinen's chess games
All 520 games by Jarkko Penttinen 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: 185 wins, 206 draws, 129 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% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 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?
520 games by Jarkko Penttinen, 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 Jarkko Penttinen has played.
What does Jarkko Penttinen play on the first move as White?
Across 255 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 (47% of games), 1...d5 (32% 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 255 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 265 games.
What is Jarkko Penttinen's FIDE rating?
Jarkko Penttinen is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jarkko Penttinen played?
Our database contains 520 games by Jarkko Penttinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 206 draws, 129 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarkko Penttinen?
520 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.