Prepare against Lauri Makela
Finland · World #15,283 classical · FIDE ID 507415
Our database contains 85 games by Lauri Makela, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lauri Makela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lauri Makela 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 | 2,102 | 2,119 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 17 | 51 | 17 | 20.0% |
| As White | 39 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 7 | 28 | 11 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lauri Makela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lauri Makela's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 51.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 25.6% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Makela usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Makela usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Makela usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Makela usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Makela usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Makela usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
Lauri Makela's chess games
All 85 games by Lauri Makela in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 51 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Jan Varpanen | 2,198 | TCh-FIN 2024-25 | A37 |
| Sep 2025 | Petri Hokkanen | 2,187 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | A20 |
| Feb 2017 | Timo Vantsi | 2,075 | chT-FIN 1A 1617 | E60 |
| Apr 2023 | Petri Kopsa | 2,060 | chT-FIN 2223 | A62 |
| Sep 2015 | Jukka Harju | 2,050 | chT1A-FIN 1516 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,186 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,008 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,007 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,104 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,244 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lauri Makela's chess games?
85 games by Lauri Makela, from Oct 2016 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 Lauri Makela has played.
What does Lauri Makela play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Lauri Makela opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lauri Makela answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Lauri Makela play as White?
As White, Lauri Makela's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lauri Makela play as Black?
As Black, Lauri Makela most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Lauri Makela's FIDE rating?
Lauri Makela is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Lauri Makela played?
Our database contains 85 games by Lauri Makela, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 51 draws, 17 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lauri Makela?
85 games by Lauri Makela 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.