Prepare against Jere Louhivaara
Finland · World #53,484 classical · FIDE ID 502022
Our database contains 145 games by Jere Louhivaara, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jere Louhivaara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jere Louhivaara 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 | 1,879 | 2,040 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 2,040 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,887 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 49 | 33 | 63 | 33.8% |
| As White | 73 | 24 | 17 | 32 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 25 | 16 | 31 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 97.3% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Louhivaara usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Louhivaara usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Louhivaara usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Louhivaara usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Louhivaara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 89.5% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Jere Louhivaara's chess games
All 145 games by Jere Louhivaara in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Aug 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: 49 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Antti Pihlajasalo | 2,330 | Vantaa Open | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Jan-Michael F. Nykopp | 2,255 | chT-FIN 1div A 9798 | A04 |
| Jan 1995 | Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo | 2,240 | Helsinki MatSK Open | B76 |
| Jan 1998 | Risto Eskola | 2,180 | chT1B-FIN 9899 | C01 |
| Jan 1999 | Pedri Houtsonen | 2,146 | Vantaa Open 2 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki | 1998 | 22 | 13 | 2,190 |
| Vantaa We Remi Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,253 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| Helsinki We SKF | 1993 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 1A 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| chT1B-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 2,395 |
| chT1B-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 2,252 |
| Vantaa Open | 1998 | 5 | 3 | 2,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jere Louhivaara's chess games?
145 games by Jere Louhivaara, from Mar 2019 to Aug 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 Jere Louhivaara has played.
What does Jere Louhivaara play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Jere Louhivaara opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jere Louhivaara answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...a5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jere Louhivaara play as White?
As White, Jere Louhivaara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jere Louhivaara play as Black?
As Black, Jere Louhivaara most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Jere Louhivaara's FIDE rating?
Jere Louhivaara is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Jere Louhivaara played?
Our database contains 145 games by Jere Louhivaara, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jere Louhivaara?
145 games by Jere Louhivaara 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.