Prepare against Kalle Kumpulainen
Finland · World #23,687 classical · FIDE ID 508314
When preparing against Kalle Kumpulainen, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 55.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Kalle Kumpulainen, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kalle Kumpulainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kalle Kumpulainen 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 | 2,027 | 2,068 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,003 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,997 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 25 | 36 | 26 | 28.7% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 21 | 10 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kalle Kumpulainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kalle Kumpulainen's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 83.7% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 16.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kumpulainen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Kalle Kumpulainen's chess games
All 87 games by Kalle Kumpulainen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 25 wins, 36 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Miitrei Sorsa | 2,170 | chT-FIN1B 1011 | B06 |
| Apr 2019 | Tero Salopaa | 2,099 | chT-FIN Gp3 1819 | B23 |
| Nov 2014 | Samu Ristoja | 2,080 | chT1A-FIN 1415 | B30 |
| Jan 2017 | Jyrki Heikkinen | 2,051 | chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | C01 |
| Sep 2009 | Antti Suominen | 2,027 | chT-FIN 1B 0910 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN1B 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,089 |
| 32nd Heart of Finland Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,041 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,953 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,126 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,807 |
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kalle Kumpulainen's chess games?
87 games by Kalle Kumpulainen, from May 2011 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 Kalle Kumpulainen has played.
What does Kalle Kumpulainen play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Kalle Kumpulainen opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kalle Kumpulainen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Kalle Kumpulainen play as White?
As White, Kalle Kumpulainen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 55.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kalle Kumpulainen play as Black?
As Black, Kalle Kumpulainen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Kalle Kumpulainen's FIDE rating?
Kalle Kumpulainen is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Kalle Kumpulainen played?
Our database contains 87 games by Kalle Kumpulainen, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 36 draws, 26 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kalle Kumpulainen?
87 games by Kalle Kumpulainen 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.