Prepare against Jussi Upero
Finland · World #10,608 classical · FIDE ID 504491
Our database contains 189 games by Jussi Upero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jussi Upero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jussi Upero 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 | 2,160 | 2,192 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,145 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 71 | 65 | 53 | 37.6% |
| As White | 99 | 39 | 35 | 25 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 90 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jussi Upero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jussi Upero's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 80.8% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 19.2% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Upero usually continues d4 (77.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Upero usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Upero usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Upero usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Upero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Upero usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 55.8% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 34.9% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.3% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 48.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 34.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Jussi Upero's chess games
All 189 games by Jussi Upero 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: 71 wins, 65 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 20 | 12/7/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,306 | chT-FIN 1B 0910 | C22 |
| May 2020 | Iozefina Paulet | 2,300 | ch-EU Online U2300 Final | C06 |
| Sep 2017 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,273 | Hamina We Bastion Open | B12 |
| Nov 2002 | Petteri Laihonen | 2,251 | chT-FIN 0203 | A47 |
| Apr 2004 | Timo Porrasmaa | 2,248 | Mikkeli We MikkSK | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| chT-FIN 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Final | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,110 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
| chT-FIN 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 1 | 2,119 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
| chT1-FIN East 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jussi Upero's chess games?
189 games by Jussi Upero, 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 Upero has played.
What does Jussi Upero play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Jussi Upero opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jussi Upero answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jussi Upero play as White?
As White, Jussi Upero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Center Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jussi Upero play as Black?
As Black, Jussi Upero most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Jussi Upero's FIDE rating?
Jussi Upero is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Jussi Upero played?
Our database contains 189 games by Jussi Upero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 65 draws, 53 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jussi Upero?
189 games by Jussi Upero 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.