Prepare against Kalle Niemi
FM · Finland · World #4,277 classical · FIDE ID 504378
Our database contains 610 games by Kalle Niemi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kalle Niemi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kalle Niemi 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 | 2,295 | 2,357 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,261 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,308 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 610 | 245 | 192 | 173 | 40.2% |
| As White | 301 | 126 | 98 | 77 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 309 | 119 | 94 | 96 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kalle Niemi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kalle Niemi's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 271 | 90.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 4.3% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Niemi usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Niemi usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Niemi usually continues d4 (51.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Niemi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Niemi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Niemi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 56.3% | 61.7% |
| e6 | 32 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 17 | 11.8% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 9.7% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 61.6% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 32 | 32.3% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Kalle Niemi's chess games
All 610 games by Kalle Niemi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 245 wins, 192 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 14/16/13 | 32.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 15/12/4 | 48.4% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Platon Galperin | 2,506 | 33rd Heart of Finland Open | B46 |
| Mar 2018 | Johan Salomon | 2,505 | Fagernes TV2 GM Open | B94 |
| Oct 2017 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,481 | 21st chT-EU | B11 |
| Jun 2017 | Daniel Ebeling | 2,477 | ch-FIN | A04 |
| Jan 2018 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,473 | 47th Rilton Cup | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2022 | 60 | 31.5 | 2,350 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2019 | 44 | 27.5 | 2,235 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2017 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,263 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 23 | 16 | 2,251 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2019 | 17 | 12 | 2,276 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2005 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,338 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,304 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jari Jarvenpaa (15 games) · Tommi Luukkonen (11 games) · Mika Karttunen (11 games) · Vilka Sipila (11 games) · Mikael Agopov (10 games) · Kalle Kiik (10 games) · Jari Jarvela (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kalle Niemi's chess games?
610 games by Kalle Niemi, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Niemi has played.
What does Kalle Niemi play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Kalle Niemi opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kalle Niemi answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kalle Niemi play as White?
As White, Kalle Niemi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kalle Niemi play as Black?
As Black, Kalle Niemi most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Kalle Niemi's FIDE rating?
Kalle Niemi is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Kalle Niemi played?
Our database contains 610 games by Kalle Niemi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 192 draws, 173 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kalle Niemi?
610 games by Kalle Niemi 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.