Prepare against Jukka Nyback
Finland · World #17,978 classical · FIDE ID 503860
Our database contains 189 games by Jukka Nyback, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jukka Nyback's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jukka Nyback 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 | 2,075 | 2,167 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 41 | 67 | 81 | 21.7% |
| As White | 96 | 19 | 35 | 42 | 19.8% |
| As Black | 93 | 22 | 32 | 39 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jukka Nyback's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jukka Nyback's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 64.6% | 37.1% |
| d4 | 22 | 22.9% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 11.5% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 37.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nyback usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nyback usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nyback usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nyback usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nyback usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nyback usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 68.0% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 10 | 20.0% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Jukka Nyback's chess games
All 189 games by Jukka Nyback in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 67 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Tommi Franssila | 2,269 | Tampere Open | D06 |
| Oct 2013 | Ivan Tomba | 2,257 | 29th EU-Cup | D02 |
| Nov 2013 | Pekka Turunen | 2,246 | chT-FIN 1314 | A46 |
| Mar 2015 | Sauli Tiitta | 2,233 | chT-FIN 1415 | A30 |
| Sep 2007 | Nuutti Sorsa | 2,226 | chT-FIN 0708 | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keres Memorial Open | 2001 | 17 | 5 | 1,994 |
| Lahti We LahS Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,016 |
| ch-EU U10 | 1997 | 9 | 1 | – |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,048 |
| MatSK weekend tournament | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Vantaa Open 3 | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jukka Nyback's chess games?
189 games by Jukka Nyback, from Apr 2003 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 Jukka Nyback has played.
What does Jukka Nyback play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Jukka Nyback opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jukka Nyback answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jukka Nyback play as White?
As White, Jukka Nyback's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jukka Nyback play as Black?
As Black, Jukka Nyback most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Jukka Nyback's FIDE rating?
Jukka Nyback is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Jukka Nyback played?
Our database contains 189 games by Jukka Nyback, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 67 draws, 81 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jukka Nyback?
189 games by Jukka Nyback 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.