Prepare against Jyrki Kytoniemi
FM · Finland · World #10,003 classical · FIDE ID 501425
When preparing against Jyrki Kytoniemi, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 591 games by Jyrki Kytoniemi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jyrki Kytoniemi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jyrki Kytoniemi 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 | 2,169 | 2,308 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,282 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,216 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 591 | 180 | 292 | 119 | 30.5% |
| As White | 279 | 95 | 137 | 47 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 312 | 85 | 155 | 72 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jyrki Kytoniemi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jyrki Kytoniemi's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 45.5% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 22.6% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 52 | 18.6% | 64.4% |
| b3 | 11 | 3.9% | 81.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.9% | 77.3% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kytoniemi usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kytoniemi usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kytoniemi usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kytoniemi usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kytoniemi usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kytoniemi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 64 | 48.5% | 45.3% |
| c6 | 24 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 14 | 10.6% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.6% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 3.8% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 49.1% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 24.1% | 63.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 10.2% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.3% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Jyrki Kytoniemi's chess games
All 591 games by Jyrki Kytoniemi 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: 180 wins, 292 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 33 | 8/19/6 | 24.2% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,525 | Jyvaskyla Open | D01 |
| Oct 2012 | Fabio Bellini | 2,492 | 28th EU-Cup | C00 |
| Jan 2000 | Antti Pihlajasalo | 2,401 | ch-FIN Open | A50 |
| Jan 1998 | Veijo Maki | 2,390 | Tampere Elo Taraus Open | E67 |
| Jan 1992 | Andres Vooremaa | 2,345 | Jyvaskyla Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 39 | 24 | 2,331 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 23 | 11 | 2,304 |
| Tampere Open | 1999 | 22 | 11 | 2,275 |
| ch-FIN | 1999 | 18 | 8 | 2,258 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 1999 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,418 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1998 | 14 | 7 | 2,262 |
| Jyvaskyla Open | 1994 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jyrki Kytoniemi's chess games?
591 games by Jyrki Kytoniemi, 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 Jyrki Kytoniemi has played.
What does Jyrki Kytoniemi play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Jyrki Kytoniemi opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jyrki Kytoniemi answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jyrki Kytoniemi play as White?
As White, Jyrki Kytoniemi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jyrki Kytoniemi play as Black?
As Black, Jyrki Kytoniemi most often plays: Horwitz Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Jyrki Kytoniemi's FIDE rating?
Jyrki Kytoniemi is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jyrki Kytoniemi played?
Our database contains 591 games by Jyrki Kytoniemi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 292 draws, 119 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jyrki Kytoniemi?
591 games by Jyrki Kytoniemi 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.