Prepare against Jyrki Parkkinen
CM · Finland · World #16,216 classical · FIDE ID 502375
Our database contains 891 games by Jyrki Parkkinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jyrki Parkkinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jyrki Parkkinen 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 | 2,092 | 2,276 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,159 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,079 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 891 | 319 | 344 | 228 | 35.8% |
| As White | 434 | 181 | 158 | 95 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 457 | 138 | 186 | 133 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jyrki Parkkinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jyrki Parkkinen's side.
First moves as White (434 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 201 | 46.3% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 146 | 33.6% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 68 | 15.7% | 67.6% |
| g3 | 9 | 2.1% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Parkkinen usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Parkkinen usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Parkkinen usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Parkkinen usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Parkkinen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Parkkinen usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 79 | 37.3% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 51 | 24.1% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 47 | 22.2% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 8.0% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 13 | 6.1% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 54.9% | 50.6% |
| e6 | 30 | 20.8% | 51.7% |
| g6 | 18 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Jyrki Parkkinen's chess games
All 891 games by Jyrki Parkkinen 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: 319 wins, 344 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 75 | 34/29/12 | 45.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 49 | 21/15/13 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/11/7 | 41.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 10/14/5 | 34.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 40 | 15/15/10 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 30 | 7/16/7 | 23.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 9/16/3 | 32.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 27 | 5/15/7 | 18.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Tarvo Seeman | 2,446 | 13th Heart of Finland Open | A29 |
| Feb 2015 | Vojtech Rojicek | 2,435 | chT-FIN 1415 | D41 |
| Jan 1998 | Aleksei Holmsten | 2,425 | Helsinki We X Open | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Marko Manninen | 2,404 | Helsinki We I HSK Open | A24 |
| Jul 2004 | Miika Maki Uuro | 2,393 | ch-FIN | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2006 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-Helsinki | 2003 | 26 | 15 | 2,278 |
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2012 | 19 | 14 | 2,297 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2009 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,239 |
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,301 |
| Helsinki HSL Open | 2001 | 12 | 6 | 2,172 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,280 |
| ch-Helsinki 2012 HSL 75 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,239 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jukka Tuovinen (17 games) · Tommi Luukkonen (11 games) · Joose Norri (10 games) · Jukka-Pekka Haapasalo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jyrki Parkkinen's chess games?
891 games by Jyrki Parkkinen, 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 Parkkinen has played.
What does Jyrki Parkkinen play on the first move as White?
Across 434 games with White in our database, Jyrki Parkkinen opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jyrki Parkkinen answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jyrki Parkkinen play as White?
As White, Jyrki Parkkinen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (75 games, 45.3% win rate); Catalan (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 434 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jyrki Parkkinen play as Black?
As Black, Jyrki Parkkinen most often plays: Modern Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 457 games.
What is Jyrki Parkkinen's FIDE rating?
Jyrki Parkkinen is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jyrki Parkkinen played?
Our database contains 891 games by Jyrki Parkkinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 319 wins, 344 draws, 228 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jyrki Parkkinen?
891 games by Jyrki Parkkinen 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.