Prepare against Jyrki Kivinen
Finland · World #40,415 classical · FIDE ID 501689
When preparing against Jyrki Kivinen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Jyrki Kivinen, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jyrki Kivinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jyrki Kivinen 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 | 1,933 | 1,984 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,952 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,957 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 35.0% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jyrki Kivinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jyrki Kivinen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kivinen usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kivinen usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kivinen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Jyrki Kivinen's chess games
All 60 games by Jyrki Kivinen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 21 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Tero Sihvonen | 2,039 | chT1A-FIN 0809 | C63 |
| Apr 2019 | Jussi Peurala | 2,013 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | B22 |
| Feb 2019 | Jarmo Peltomaki | 1,977 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | D02 |
| Sep 2018 | Leo Peltola | 1,965 | chT-FIN Gp3 1819 | B99 |
| Sep 2017 | Juhani Mustelin | 1,965 | chT1B-FIN 1718 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-B | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,125 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| chT-FIN1A 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,806 |
| chT1B-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| chT1A-FIN 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 2,048 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,847 |
| chT1-FIN East 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jyrki Kivinen's chess games?
60 games by Jyrki Kivinen, from Apr 2013 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 Jyrki Kivinen has played.
What does Jyrki Kivinen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jyrki Kivinen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jyrki Kivinen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jyrki Kivinen play as White?
As White, Jyrki Kivinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jyrki Kivinen play as Black?
As Black, Jyrki Kivinen most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jyrki Kivinen's FIDE rating?
Jyrki Kivinen is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Jyrki Kivinen played?
Our database contains 60 games by Jyrki Kivinen, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jyrki Kivinen?
60 games by Jyrki Kivinen 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.