Prepare against Kari Kaveniemi
Finland · World #44,381 classical · FIDE ID 503436
When preparing against Kari Kaveniemi, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Kari Kaveniemi, covering Dec 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kari Kaveniemi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kari Kaveniemi 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 | 1,916 | 1,936 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 17 | 31 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kari Kaveniemi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kari Kaveniemi's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 51.9% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kaveniemi usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kaveniemi usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Kaveniemi usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Kaveniemi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Kari Kaveniemi's chess games
All 68 games by Kari Kaveniemi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 31 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E66 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Ville Ketola | 2,136 | chT1A-FIN 0607 | B01 |
| Feb 2010 | Tommy Ilmoni | 2,121 | chT1A-FIN 0910 | E81 |
| Feb 2008 | Jyrki Ojanen | 2,067 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | B01 |
| Jan 2008 | Samu Ristoja | 2,036 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | B01 |
| Jan 2009 | Marko Puhtila | 2,035 | chT-FIN 0809 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| chT-FIN | 1992 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,942 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,172 |
| chT1A-FIN 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,790 |
| chT1A-FIN 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,056 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 2,242 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kari Kaveniemi's chess games?
68 games by Kari Kaveniemi, from Dec 2013 to Oct 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 Kari Kaveniemi has played.
What does Kari Kaveniemi play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Kari Kaveniemi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kari Kaveniemi answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kari Kaveniemi play as White?
As White, Kari Kaveniemi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kari Kaveniemi play as Black?
As Black, Kari Kaveniemi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Kari Kaveniemi's FIDE rating?
Kari Kaveniemi is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Kari Kaveniemi played?
Our database contains 68 games by Kari Kaveniemi, covering Dec 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 31 draws, 20 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kari Kaveniemi?
68 games by Kari Kaveniemi 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.