Prepare against Jukka Puranen
FM · Finland · World #7,206 classical · FIDE ID 501000
When preparing against Jukka Puranen, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Rat Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 377 games by Jukka Puranen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jukka Puranen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jukka Puranen 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 | 2,220 | 2,303 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,256 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 131 | 140 | 106 | 34.7% |
| As White | 184 | 62 | 72 | 50 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 193 | 69 | 68 | 56 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jukka Puranen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jukka Puranen's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 171 | 92.9% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Puranen usually continues Bg5 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Puranen usually continues Bg5 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Puranen usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Puranen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Puranen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Puranen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 81.8% | 62.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 13.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 86.9% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Jukka Puranen's chess games
All 377 games by Jukka Puranen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 131 wins, 140 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 69 | 22/21/26 | 31.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 15/10/5 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 62 | 29/20/13 | 46.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 18/15/17 | 36.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Mats Sjoberg | 2,475 | Espoo Open | A43 |
| Sep 2017 | Meelis Kanep | 2,456 | chT-FIN 1718 | A45 |
| Jan 1999 | Antti Pihlajasalo | 2,429 | chT-FIN 9900 | A25 |
| Jan 1993 | Joose Norri | 2,400 | Espoo Open | A43 |
| Nov 2000 | Mikael Nouro | 2,390 | chT-FIN 0001 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 45 | 24 | 2,318 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 23 | 14 | 2,382 |
| Espoo Open | 1996 | 14 | 6 | 2,288 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
| Uusikaupunki Open | 1991 | 10 | 6 | 2,505 |
| Hervanta Open | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jukka Puranen's chess games?
377 games by Jukka Puranen, from Apr 2003 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 Jukka Puranen has played.
What does Jukka Puranen play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Jukka Puranen opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jukka Puranen answers 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jukka Puranen play as White?
As White, Jukka Puranen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (69 games, 31.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jukka Puranen play as Black?
As Black, Jukka Puranen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (62 games, 46.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (50 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Jukka Puranen's FIDE rating?
Jukka Puranen is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jukka Puranen played?
Our database contains 377 games by Jukka Puranen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 140 draws, 106 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jukka Puranen?
377 games by Jukka Puranen 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.