Prepare against Jimi Multanen
Finland · World #9,915 classical · FIDE ID 515515
When preparing against Jimi Multanen, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%).
Our database contains 42 games by Jimi Multanen, covering May 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jimi Multanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jimi Multanen 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 | 2,171 | 2,171 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,989 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,094 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 38.1% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 222 rated games against 145 different opponents, across 49 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 133 | 62 | 37 | 34 | 46.6% | 1,930 | 1,988 | 18 |
| Rapid | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 64.3% | 1,872 | 2,044 | 5 |
| Blitz | 75 | 52 | 2 | 21 | 69.3% | 2,009 | 2,066 | 15 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 100 | 39 | 23 | 38 | 39.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 65 | 40 | 14 | 11 | 61.5% |
Wins over titled players: 8 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 24 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 35 | 9 | 13 | 2,037 | 2,191 |
| 2025 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1,926 | 2,176 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,117 | 1,717 |
| 2022 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1,953 | 2,000 |
| 2021 | 66 | 44 | 5 | 17 | 2,009 | 2,020 |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2,119 | 2,119 |
| 2019 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1,809 | 1,787 |
| 2018 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1,589 | 1,523 |
| 2017 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1,556 | 1,396 |
Where Jimi Multanen has played
Finland (47) · Denmark (1) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jimi Multanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jimi Multanen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 45.5% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 13.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Multanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Multanen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Multanen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Multanen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Multanen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Multanen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Jimi Multanen's chess games
All 42 games by Jimi Multanen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Fabian Fiorito | 2,342 | Titled Tue 27th Oct 2026 | C02 |
| Oct 2026 | Erik Golubovic | 2,294 | Titled Tue 27th Oct 2026 | B06 |
| Feb 2020 | Adesh Easwaralingam | 2,279 | ch-Nordic U17 | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Markku I.O. Henttinen | 2,197 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | A42 |
| Apr 2022 | Nuutti Sorsa | 2,186 | chT-FIN 2022 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,196 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,358 |
| ch-Nordic U17 | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,222 |
| ch-FIN U16 | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,734 |
| TCh-FIN 2026-27 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,646 |
| 30th Heart of Finland Open | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jimi Multanen's chess games?
42 games by Jimi Multanen, from May 2018 to Nov 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 Jimi Multanen has played.
What does Jimi Multanen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jimi Multanen opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jimi Multanen answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games).
What openings does Jimi Multanen play as White?
As White, Jimi Multanen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jimi Multanen play as Black?
As Black, Jimi Multanen most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jimi Multanen's FIDE rating?
Jimi Multanen is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Jimi Multanen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jimi Multanen, covering May 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jimi Multanen?
42 games by Jimi Multanen 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.