Prepare against Keijo Kononen
Finland · World #6,962 classical · FIDE ID 503827
Our database contains 223 games by Keijo Kononen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keijo Kononen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keijo Kononen 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 | 2,225 | 2,282 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 86 | 75 | 62 | 38.6% |
| As White | 115 | 56 | 33 | 26 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 30 | 42 | 36 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keijo Kononen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keijo Kononen's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 47.0% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 51 | 44.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kononen usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kononen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kononen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kononen usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kononen usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kononen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 90.7% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 94.6% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
Keijo Kononen's chess games
All 223 games by Keijo Kononen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 86 wins, 75 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,363 | Ylivieska We Shakkilaakso | C92 |
| Sep 2013 | Petri Kekki | 2,354 | chT-FIN 1314 | D25 |
| Sep 2025 | Y Jouhki | 2,312 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | A15 |
| Jan 2009 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,304 | Oulu We Sh 77 Open | E32 |
| Oct 2014 | Antti Virtanen | 2,303 | chT-FIN 1415 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open | 2010 | 22 | 11 | 2,115 |
| Ylivieska We Shakkilaakso | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,211 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,292 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,362 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keijo Kononen's chess games?
223 games by Keijo Kononen, from Oct 2008 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 Keijo Kononen has played.
What does Keijo Kononen play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Keijo Kononen opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keijo Kononen answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Keijo Kononen play as White?
As White, Keijo Kononen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keijo Kononen play as Black?
As Black, Keijo Kononen most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Keijo Kononen's FIDE rating?
Keijo Kononen is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Keijo Kononen played?
Our database contains 223 games by Keijo Kononen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 75 draws, 62 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keijo Kononen?
223 games by Keijo Kononen 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.