Prepare against Markku Hartikainen
FM · Finland · World #6,219 classical · FIDE ID 501417
Our database contains 723 games by Markku Hartikainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markku Hartikainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markku Hartikainen 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 | 2,241 | 2,353 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,318 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,321 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 265 | 236 | 222 | 36.7% |
| As White | 361 | 153 | 118 | 90 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 362 | 112 | 118 | 132 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markku Hartikainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markku Hartikainen's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 343 | 95.0% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hartikainen usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hartikainen usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hartikainen usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hartikainen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hartikainen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Hartikainen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 87.4% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.3% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 89.7% | 45.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.1% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Markku Hartikainen's chess games
All 723 games by Markku Hartikainen 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: 265 wins, 236 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 69 | 22/35/12 | 31.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 18/7/6 | 58.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 38 | 12/13/13 | 31.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 11/7/15 | 33.3% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| E66 | English Opening | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Normunds Miezis | 2,519 | chT-FIN 1011 | B10 |
| Mar 2003 | Manuel Apicella | 2,501 | Internet Section 14-A | B78 |
| Dec 2016 | Mika Karttunen | 2,455 | ch-EU blitz | C41 |
| Jan 2002 | Tomi Nyback | 2,448 | Vantaa We Remi Open | E60 |
| Oct 2005 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,441 | chT-FIN 0506 | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2013 | 61 | 26.5 | 2,248 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1999 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,271 |
| Helsinki We HSK Open | 2005 | 15 | 10 | 2,415 |
| Helsinki Open | 1999 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,332 |
| Wch U20 | 1992 | 13 | 6 | 2,219 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mika Karttunen (16 games) · Kalle Kiik (13 games) · Joose Norri (11 games) · Tommi Luukkonen (11 games) · Petri Kekki (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markku Hartikainen's chess games?
723 games by Markku Hartikainen, 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 Markku Hartikainen has played.
What does Markku Hartikainen play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Markku Hartikainen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markku Hartikainen answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Markku Hartikainen play as White?
As White, Markku Hartikainen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (69 games, 31.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markku Hartikainen play as Black?
As Black, Markku Hartikainen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (38 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Markku Hartikainen's FIDE rating?
Markku Hartikainen is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (May 2012).
How many games has Markku Hartikainen played?
Our database contains 723 games by Markku Hartikainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 265 wins, 236 draws, 222 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markku Hartikainen?
723 games by Markku Hartikainen 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.