Prepare against Kasper Kivimaki

Finland · World #10,528 classical · FIDE ID 510513

When preparing against Kasper Kivimaki, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).

Our database contains 113 games by Kasper Kivimaki, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kasper Kivimaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kasper Kivimaki 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kasper Kivimaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kasper Kivimaki's side.

First moves as White (61 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.9% score
  • …c5 (34% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
  • …e6 (12% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d6 (50% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Kivimaki usually continues e4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)

Kasper Kivimaki's chess games

All 113 games by Kasper Kivimaki in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 32 wins, 29 draws, 52 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Kasper Kivimaki's chess games?

113 games by Kasper Kivimaki, from Aug 2016 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 Kasper Kivimaki has played.

What does Kasper Kivimaki play on the first move as White?

Across 61 games with White in our database, Kasper Kivimaki opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kasper Kivimaki answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).

What openings does Kasper Kivimaki play as White?

As White, Kasper Kivimaki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Kasper Kivimaki play as Black?

As Black, Kasper Kivimaki most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.

What is Kasper Kivimaki's FIDE rating?

Kasper Kivimaki is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Kasper Kivimaki played?

Our database contains 113 games by Kasper Kivimaki, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 29 draws, 52 losses (28.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Kasper Kivimaki?

113 games by Kasper Kivimaki 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.

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