Prepare against Markku Kinnunen
Finland · World #42,626 classical · FIDE ID 501638
When preparing against Markku Kinnunen, expect 1.b3 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Markku Kinnunen, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markku Kinnunen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markku Kinnunen 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 | 1,923 | 2,025 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 22 | 32 | 49 | 21.4% |
| As White | 51 | 11 | 16 | 24 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markku Kinnunen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markku Kinnunen's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 40 | 78.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 78% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues Bb2 (22.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 73.9% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
Markku Kinnunen's chess games
All 103 games by Markku Kinnunen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 22 wins, 32 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 38 | 10/11/17 | 26.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Zoltan Csapo | 2,272 | Budapest FS11 IM-B+ | C44 |
| Dec 2016 | Eero Hintikka | 2,043 | chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | A01 |
| Jan 2008 | Laura Savola | 2,040 | 4th Mikkeli We MikkSK | A41 |
| Apr 2015 | Kari Eloranta | 2,038 | Kuopio We KSY Open | A01 |
| Jan 2008 | Markku Raitanen | 2,035 | 4th Mikkeli We MikkSK | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 2017 | 42 | 10.5 | 1,894 |
| Kuopio Open | 1996 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,075 |
| 2nd Kuopio Open | 1995 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,406 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| Lahti Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 1B 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markku Kinnunen's chess games?
103 games by Markku Kinnunen, from Nov 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 Markku Kinnunen has played.
What does Markku Kinnunen play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Markku Kinnunen opens with 1.b3 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markku Kinnunen answers 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (47% of games).
What openings does Markku Kinnunen play as White?
As White, Markku Kinnunen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (38 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markku Kinnunen play as Black?
As Black, Markku Kinnunen most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Rat Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Markku Kinnunen's FIDE rating?
Markku Kinnunen is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Markku Kinnunen played?
Our database contains 103 games by Markku Kinnunen, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 32 draws, 49 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markku Kinnunen?
103 games by Markku Kinnunen 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.