Prepare against Jarmo Laitinen
Finland · World #65,035 classical · FIDE ID 507598
When preparing against Jarmo Laitinen, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 32 games by Jarmo Laitinen, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jarmo Laitinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jarmo Laitinen 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 | 1,838 | 1,842 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 21.9% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jarmo Laitinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jarmo Laitinen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Laitinen usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Laitinen usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Laitinen usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Laitinen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Jarmo Laitinen's chess games
All 32 games by Jarmo Laitinen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Soren Svensson | 1,998 | chT-EU Seniors | D36 |
| Jun 2013 | Martti Luodonpaa | 1,913 | ch-FIN Seniors | E43 |
| Jul 2010 | Bo Jaderholm | 1,905 | ch-FIN Open | B07 |
| Jun 2013 | Juhani Pitkanen | 1,767 | ch-FIN Seniors | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,852 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,830 |
| ch-FIN Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,855 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,934 |
| Lahti We LahS | 2008 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,641 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jarmo Laitinen's chess games?
32 games by Jarmo Laitinen, from Apr 2013 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 Jarmo Laitinen has played.
What does Jarmo Laitinen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jarmo Laitinen opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.g3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jarmo Laitinen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jarmo Laitinen play as White?
As White, Jarmo Laitinen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jarmo Laitinen play as Black?
As Black, Jarmo Laitinen most often plays: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Jarmo Laitinen's FIDE rating?
Jarmo Laitinen is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jarmo Laitinen played?
Our database contains 32 games by Jarmo Laitinen, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarmo Laitinen?
32 games by Jarmo Laitinen 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.