Prepare against Markku Iivonen
Finland · World #22,801 classical · FIDE ID 506940
Our database contains 293 games by Markku Iivonen, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markku Iivonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markku Iivonen 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 | 2,034 | 2,130 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 101 | 74 | 118 | 34.5% |
| As White | 146 | 51 | 41 | 54 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 147 | 50 | 33 | 64 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markku Iivonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markku Iivonen's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 78.1% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 22 | 15.1% | 31.8% |
| b3 | 8 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Iivonen usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Iivonen usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Iivonen usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Iivonen usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Iivonen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Iivonen usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 39 | 47.6% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 31 | 37.8% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 11.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 35.1% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 9 | 24.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Markku Iivonen's chess games
All 293 games by Markku Iivonen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 101 wins, 74 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 11/5/17 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Mai Narva | 2,329 | 28th Heart of Finland Open | C02 |
| Jul 2016 | Joose Norri | 2,258 | 26th Heart of Finland Open | B07 |
| Jul 2008 | Stanislav Krylov | 2,236 | 18th Heart of Finland Open | B06 |
| Nov 2019 | Goran Astrom | 2,228 | 35th EU-Cup | E42 |
| Jul 2006 | Sauli Tiitta | 2,224 | 16th Heart of Finland Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2017 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,064 |
| 3rd Tampere We TammerSh | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,031 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| 23rd Krakow Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,833 |
| 28th Heart of Finland Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,301 |
| 27th Heart of Finland Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| Helsinki We EtVaS | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markku Iivonen's chess games?
293 games by Markku Iivonen, from Oct 2007 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 Iivonen has played.
What does Markku Iivonen play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Markku Iivonen opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markku Iivonen answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Markku Iivonen play as White?
As White, Markku Iivonen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markku Iivonen play as Black?
As Black, Markku Iivonen most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Markku Iivonen's FIDE rating?
Markku Iivonen is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Markku Iivonen played?
Our database contains 293 games by Markku Iivonen, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 74 draws, 118 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markku Iivonen?
293 games by Markku Iivonen 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.