Prepare against Kimmo Karvinen
Finland · World #36,934 classical · FIDE ID 504742
Our database contains 195 games by Kimmo Karvinen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kimmo Karvinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kimmo Karvinen 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 | 1,949 | 2,127 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,096 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,110 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 77 | 40 | 78 | 39.5% |
| As White | 88 | 42 | 20 | 26 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 107 | 35 | 20 | 52 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kimmo Karvinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kimmo Karvinen's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 95.5% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Karvinen usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Karvinen usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Karvinen usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karvinen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Karvinen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 80.0% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 34 | 82.9% | 42.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Kimmo Karvinen's chess games
All 195 games by Kimmo Karvinen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 77 wins, 40 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 14/5/21 | 35.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Johann Echavarria | 2,351 | — | B23 |
| Sep 2014 | Heikki Laine | 2,290 | chT1A-FIN 1415 | B27 |
| Mar 2004 | Antonio 1963 Rodriguez Rodriguez | 2,259 | — | A40 |
| Jan 2016 | Petteri Laihonen | 2,203 | Jyvaskyla Winter Weekend A | B23 |
| Apr 2004 | Sami-Pekka Pitkanen | 2,202 | Vantaa We EtVaS EtVaS 30 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,050 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,955 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-FIN rapid | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,284 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kimmo Karvinen's chess games?
195 games by Kimmo Karvinen, from Oct 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 Kimmo Karvinen has played.
What does Kimmo Karvinen play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Kimmo Karvinen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kimmo Karvinen answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Kimmo Karvinen play as White?
As White, Kimmo Karvinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kimmo Karvinen play as Black?
As Black, Kimmo Karvinen most often plays: Modern Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Kimmo Karvinen's FIDE rating?
Kimmo Karvinen is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Kimmo Karvinen played?
Our database contains 195 games by Kimmo Karvinen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 40 draws, 78 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kimmo Karvinen?
195 games by Kimmo Karvinen 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.