Prepare against Jussi Kangasniemi
Finland · World #50,925 classical · FIDE ID 504807
When preparing against Jussi Kangasniemi, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Jussi Kangasniemi, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jussi Kangasniemi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jussi Kangasniemi 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 | 1,889 | 1,914 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,874 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,856 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 31 | 18 | 54 | 30.1% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 9 | 25 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jussi Kangasniemi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jussi Kangasniemi's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 50.9% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 19 | 35.8% | 28.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kangasniemi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kangasniemi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (11% of these games) — Kangasniemi usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 36% of White games, 28.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kangasniemi usually continues Bb2 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kangasniemi usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Kangasniemi usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 45.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Jussi Kangasniemi's chess games
All 103 games by Jussi Kangasniemi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 31 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Timo Vantsi | 2,081 | Turku We TSY Open | D35 |
| Sep 2005 | Martti Luodonpaa | 2,042 | chT1C-FIN 0506 | A14 |
| May 2017 | Antti Suominen | 2,015 | Helsinki We EtVaS B | D85 |
| Apr 2015 | Juha Maki | 1,974 | Turku We TSY Open | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Tom Eriksson | 1,949 | chT-FIN Gp2 | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampere We TampY Open | 1991 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,200 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| chT1C-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 1 | – |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,019 |
| Kankaanpaa We KankSK Open | 1991 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,190 |
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,934 |
| chT1A-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 1,986 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jussi Kangasniemi's chess games?
103 games by Jussi Kangasniemi, from Apr 2009 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 Jussi Kangasniemi has played.
What does Jussi Kangasniemi play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Jussi Kangasniemi opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.b3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jussi Kangasniemi answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jussi Kangasniemi play as White?
As White, Jussi Kangasniemi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jussi Kangasniemi play as Black?
As Black, Jussi Kangasniemi most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Jussi Kangasniemi's FIDE rating?
Jussi Kangasniemi is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jussi Kangasniemi played?
Our database contains 103 games by Jussi Kangasniemi, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jussi Kangasniemi?
103 games by Jussi Kangasniemi 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.