Prepare against Kari Kinnunen
Finland · World #14,700 classical · FIDE ID 505064
Our database contains 167 games by Kari Kinnunen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kari Kinnunen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kari Kinnunen 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 | 2,108 | 2,234 | Jan 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,121 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 42 | 72 | 53 | 25.1% |
| As White | 89 | 24 | 42 | 23 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 78 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kari Kinnunen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kari Kinnunen's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 91.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 57.9% | 38.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 31.6% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
Kari Kinnunen's chess games
All 167 games by Kari Kinnunen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 42 wins, 72 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E89 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Leo Toivovich Tolonen | 2,370 | chT-FIN 1C 0304 | E45 |
| Apr 2019 | Jere Huovinen | 2,275 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | E07 |
| Jan 1990 | Allan Kiviaho | 2,240 | chT-FIN | E98 |
| Feb 2005 | Sami Hamalainen | 2,212 | chT-FIN 1C 0405 | A51 |
| Feb 2006 | Dietmar Vinke | 2,204 | chT1C-FIN 0506 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1991 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,105 |
| chB-FIN | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,364 |
| chT-FIN1A 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,043 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kari Kinnunen's chess games?
167 games by Kari Kinnunen, from Jul 2004 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 Kari Kinnunen has played.
What does Kari Kinnunen play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Kari Kinnunen opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kari Kinnunen answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Kari Kinnunen play as White?
As White, Kari Kinnunen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kari Kinnunen play as Black?
As Black, Kari Kinnunen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Kari Kinnunen's FIDE rating?
Kari Kinnunen is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Kari Kinnunen played?
Our database contains 167 games by Kari Kinnunen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 72 draws, 53 losses (25.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kari Kinnunen?
167 games by Kari Kinnunen 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.