Prepare against Jouko Vatto
Finland · World #68,563 classical · FIDE ID 508888
When preparing against Jouko Vatto, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Jouko Vatto, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jouko Vatto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jouko Vatto 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 | 1,826 | 1,970 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 9 | 24 | 32 | 13.8% |
| As White | 32 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jouko Vatto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jouko Vatto's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 96.9% | 33.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Vatto usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vatto usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Vatto usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vatto usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Jouko Vatto's chess games
All 65 games by Jouko Vatto in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | English Opening | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Henrik Lonnqvist | 2,091 | 22nd Heart of Finland Open | A26 |
| Jul 2011 | Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo | 2,086 | ch-FIN Open | A30 |
| Jul 2011 | Erkki Pursiainen | 1,952 | ch-FIN Open | C06 |
| Jul 2017 | Esa Auvinen | 1,937 | Naantali Avoin Open | A17 |
| Jul 2017 | Martti Karppinen | 1,898 | Naantali Avoin Open | E22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,986 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| 22nd Heart of Finland Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,935 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,745 |
| 23rd Heart of Finland Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,847 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,241 |
| 21st Heart of Finland Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jouko Vatto's chess games?
65 games by Jouko Vatto, from Sep 2010 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 Vatto has played.
What does Jouko Vatto play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jouko Vatto opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jouko Vatto answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jouko Vatto play as White?
As White, Jouko Vatto's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jouko Vatto play as Black?
As Black, Jouko Vatto most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Jouko Vatto's FIDE rating?
Jouko Vatto is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Jouko Vatto played?
Our database contains 65 games by Jouko Vatto, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses (13.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jouko Vatto?
65 games by Jouko Vatto 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.