Prepare against Jussi Kauko
FM · Finland · World #7,161 classical · FIDE ID 501794
Our database contains 277 games by Jussi Kauko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jussi Kauko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jussi Kauko 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 | 2,221 | 2,318 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,270 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 112 | 95 | 70 | 40.4% |
| As White | 141 | 64 | 46 | 31 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 136 | 48 | 49 | 39 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jussi Kauko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jussi Kauko's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 141 | 100.0% | 61.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kauko usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kauko usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kauko usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 100.0% | 54.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 94.1% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
Jussi Kauko's chess games
All 277 games by Jussi Kauko 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: 112 wins, 95 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 49 | 23/18/8 | 46.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 12/17/13 | 28.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 13/11/12 | 36.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Jussi Tella | 2,433 | chT-FIN 0405 qual | A10 |
| Nov 2010 | Heikki Lehtinen | 2,400 | chT-FIN 1011 | A13 |
| Jan 1996 | Kalle Kiik | 2,385 | Turku We TuTS Open | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Terje Johansen | 2,375 | DEN-chJ | A70 |
| May 2013 | Janne Mertanen | 2,371 | FIN Team Cup | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,213 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,172 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,236 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,230 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-FIN 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
| chT-FIN 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jussi Kauko's chess games?
277 games by Jussi Kauko, 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 Jussi Kauko has played.
What does Jussi Kauko play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Jussi Kauko opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jussi Kauko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jussi Kauko play as White?
As White, Jussi Kauko's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (49 games, 46.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jussi Kauko play as Black?
As Black, Jussi Kauko most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Jussi Kauko's FIDE rating?
Jussi Kauko is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Jussi Kauko played?
Our database contains 277 games by Jussi Kauko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 95 draws, 70 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jussi Kauko?
277 games by Jussi Kauko 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.