Prepare against Jouko Miikkulainen
Finland · World #113,997 classical · FIDE ID 508381
When preparing against Jouko Miikkulainen, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 66 games by Jouko Miikkulainen, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jouko Miikkulainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jouko Miikkulainen 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 | 1,690 | 1,850 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,850 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 11 | 18 | 37 | 16.7% |
| As White | 35 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 9.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jouko Miikkulainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jouko Miikkulainen's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 40.0% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 28.6% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 25.7% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Miikkulainen usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Miikkulainen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Miikkulainen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Miikkulainen usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Miikkulainen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Miikkulainen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Jouko Miikkulainen's chess games
All 66 games by Jouko Miikkulainen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Jukka Peltonen | 1,902 | chT-FIN Gp1 1718 | A06 |
| Jan 2018 | Mauno Kangas | 1,811 | Helsinki-ch Seniors 65 | E76 |
| Dec 2017 | Kari Terasalo | 1,747 | Helsinki-ch Seniors 65 | E61 |
| Aug 2019 | Sten Stahle | 1,563 | ch-FIN rapid | B23 |
| Dec 2017 | Martti Kukkonen | 1,496 | Helsinki-ch Seniors 65 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki-ch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,777 |
| ch-FIN Seniors 50 | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,778 |
| chT-FIN1A 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,781 |
| Helsinki We SKF | 1993 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
| Lahti We LahS Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,276 |
| Helsinki Open | 1996 | 5 | 1 | – |
| ch-FIN rapid | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,407 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jouko Miikkulainen's chess games?
66 games by Jouko Miikkulainen, from Mar 2011 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 Jouko Miikkulainen has played.
What does Jouko Miikkulainen play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jouko Miikkulainen opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jouko Miikkulainen answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jouko Miikkulainen play as White?
As White, Jouko Miikkulainen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jouko Miikkulainen play as Black?
As Black, Jouko Miikkulainen most often plays: Albin Countergambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jouko Miikkulainen's FIDE rating?
Jouko Miikkulainen is currently rated 1,690 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Jouko Miikkulainen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Jouko Miikkulainen, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jouko Miikkulainen?
66 games by Jouko Miikkulainen 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.