Prepare against Kirsi Saynajakangas
Finland · World #120,802 classical · FIDE ID 502294
When preparing against Kirsi Saynajakangas, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (89%).
Our database contains 43 games by Kirsi Saynajakangas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirsi Saynajakangas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirsi Saynajakangas 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 | 1,671 | 2,043 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 20.9% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirsi Saynajakangas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirsi Saynajakangas's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 35.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Saynajakangas usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Saynajakangas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Saynajakangas usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Saynajakangas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
Kirsi Saynajakangas's chess games
All 43 games by Kirsi Saynajakangas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D75 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Aulikki Ristoja | 2,010 | ch-FIN w | A85 |
| Nov 2017 | Grimm Balazs | 1,783 | Heinola 100 ottelu Vierumaki | D15 |
| Apr 2019 | Michael Joseph O'Connell | 1,508 | Dublin Irish Open | A80 |
| Apr 2019 | Nikolai Dimitrov | 1,411 | Dublin Irish Open | A85 |
| Feb 2023 | Emma Neitzel | 1,120 | BL2 West 2223 w | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN w | 1992 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,014 |
| 30th Olympiad w | 1992 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,550 |
| BL2 West 2223 w | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,454 |
| Heinola 100 ottelu Vierumaki | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,741 |
| chT1A-FIN 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,082 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| FIN-SWE m | 2008 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirsi Saynajakangas's chess games?
43 games by Kirsi Saynajakangas, from Apr 2003 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 Kirsi Saynajakangas has played.
What does Kirsi Saynajakangas play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Kirsi Saynajakangas opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirsi Saynajakangas answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games).
What openings does Kirsi Saynajakangas play as White?
As White, Kirsi Saynajakangas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirsi Saynajakangas play as Black?
As Black, Kirsi Saynajakangas most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kirsi Saynajakangas's FIDE rating?
Kirsi Saynajakangas is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Kirsi Saynajakangas played?
Our database contains 43 games by Kirsi Saynajakangas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirsi Saynajakangas?
43 games by Kirsi Saynajakangas 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.