Prepare against Kaj Kivipelto
FM · Finland · World #17,229 classical · FIDE ID 500399
Our database contains 471 games by Kaj Kivipelto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaj Kivipelto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaj Kivipelto 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 | 2,082 | 2,229 | Jan 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,131 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 153 | 200 | 118 | 32.5% |
| As White | 237 | 77 | 103 | 57 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 234 | 76 | 97 | 61 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaj Kivipelto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaj Kivipelto's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 127 | 53.6% | 55.5% |
| e4 | 36 | 15.2% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 25 | 10.5% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 21 | 8.9% | 45.2% |
| g3 | 20 | 8.4% | 52.5% |
| b3 | 8 | 3.4% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kivipelto usually continues g3 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kivipelto usually continues g3 (47.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kivipelto usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kivipelto usually continues b4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kivipelto usually continues d3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kivipelto usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 52.8% | 56.1% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 42.6% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 97.2% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Kaj Kivipelto's chess games
All 471 games by Kaj Kivipelto 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: 153 wins, 200 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 79 | 29/32/18 | 36.7% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| A12 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 46 | 10/24/12 | 21.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 20/13/12 | 44.4% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/16/7 | 32.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Klaus Opl | 2,362 | 18th Wch Seniors | A37 |
| Apr 1977 | Andrzej Filipowicz | 2,355 | Telechess ol1 7778 | A38 |
| Jan 2000 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,305 | Kurikka We Open | A05 |
| Jan 1992 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,290 | Jyvaskyla Open | A36 |
| Jan 1988 | Timo Pirttimaki | 2,280 | Turku Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 35 | 18 | 2,302 |
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2022 | 23 | 17.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,118 |
| ch-FIN Seniors | 2012 | 18 | 14 | 2,193 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Jyvaskyla Open | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,439 |
| 11th Heart of Finland Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,186 |
| 16th Heart of Finland Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaj Kivipelto's chess games?
471 games by Kaj Kivipelto, 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 Kaj Kivipelto has played.
What does Kaj Kivipelto play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Kaj Kivipelto opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaj Kivipelto answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kaj Kivipelto play as White?
As White, Kaj Kivipelto's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (79 games, 36.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaj Kivipelto play as Black?
As Black, Kaj Kivipelto most often plays: Alekhine Defense (46 games, 21.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Kaj Kivipelto's FIDE rating?
Kaj Kivipelto is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Kaj Kivipelto played?
Our database contains 471 games by Kaj Kivipelto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 200 draws, 118 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaj Kivipelto?
471 games by Kaj Kivipelto 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.