Prepare against Jukka Taivainen
Finland · World #9,553 classical · FIDE ID 501786
Our database contains 341 games by Jukka Taivainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jukka Taivainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jukka Taivainen 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 | 2,176 | 2,262 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 115 | 148 | 78 | 33.7% |
| As White | 164 | 58 | 68 | 38 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 177 | 57 | 80 | 40 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jukka Taivainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jukka Taivainen's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 44.5% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 70 | 42.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 9.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Taivainen usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Taivainen usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Taivainen usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Taivainen usually continues c4 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Taivainen usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Taivainen usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 34.2% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 18 | 23.7% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 19.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 55.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 30.2% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Jukka Taivainen's chess games
All 341 games by Jukka Taivainen 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: 115 wins, 148 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Olav Sepp | 2,460 | chT-FIN 0102 | A07 |
| Jan 1994 | Yrjo A Rantanen | 2,355 | Jyvaskyla Open | A36 |
| Jan 1995 | Eero J. Raaste | 2,355 | Helsinki | C04 |
| Jan 2001 | Heikki Lehtinen | 2,339 | Tampere Open 3 | A13 |
| Jan 1997 | Olli Salmensuu | 2,330 | Helsinki We HSK Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 20 | 13 | 2,401 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,145 |
| Tampere Taraus Open | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,326 |
| Tampere We TampY Open | 1996 | 11 | 7 | 2,345 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-FIN | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| Wch U18 | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,252 |
| Helsinki | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jukka Taivainen's chess games?
341 games by Jukka Taivainen, 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 Taivainen has played.
What does Jukka Taivainen play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Jukka Taivainen opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jukka Taivainen answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jukka Taivainen play as White?
As White, Jukka Taivainen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jukka Taivainen play as Black?
As Black, Jukka Taivainen most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Jukka Taivainen's FIDE rating?
Jukka Taivainen is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Jukka Taivainen played?
Our database contains 341 games by Jukka Taivainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 148 draws, 78 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jukka Taivainen?
341 games by Jukka Taivainen 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.