Prepare against Markku Vilppolainen
Finland · World #25,074 classical · FIDE ID 511471
Our database contains 104 games by Markku Vilppolainen, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markku Vilppolainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markku Vilppolainen 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 | 2,017 | 2,087 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,078 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 36 | 38 | 30 | 34.6% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markku Vilppolainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markku Vilppolainen's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 42.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 19 | 35.2% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 20.4% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Vilppolainen usually continues d3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vilppolainen usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Vilppolainen usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 35% of White games, 63.2% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Vilppolainen usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Vilppolainen usually continues Bg2 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Vilppolainen usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
Markku Vilppolainen's chess games
All 104 games by Markku Vilppolainen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 36 wins, 38 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Matvey Galchenko | 2,328 | Jyvaskyla Winter Weekend A | C00 |
| Jul 2018 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,232 | 28th Heart of Finland Open | A40 |
| Jun 2015 | Mauri Lehtosaari | 2,221 | Lappeenranta We LprSK | A21 |
| Jan 1999 | Aarno Eskelinen | 2,215 | chT1B-FIN 9899 | A53 |
| Jun 2015 | Vesa Heinola | 2,174 | Lappeenranta We LprSK | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lappeenranta We LprSK | 2015 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,205 |
| Jyvaskyla Winter Weekend A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 27th Heart of Finland Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| 28th Heart of Finland Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| 29th Heart of Finland Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| 24th Heart of Finland Open | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,803 |
| chT-Kouvola | 1994 | 5 | 4.5 | – |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markku Vilppolainen's chess games?
104 games by Markku Vilppolainen, from Aug 2013 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 Vilppolainen has played.
What does Markku Vilppolainen play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Markku Vilppolainen opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.g3 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markku Vilppolainen answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Markku Vilppolainen play as White?
As White, Markku Vilppolainen's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markku Vilppolainen play as Black?
As Black, Markku Vilppolainen most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Markku Vilppolainen's FIDE rating?
Markku Vilppolainen is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Markku Vilppolainen played?
Our database contains 104 games by Markku Vilppolainen, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 38 draws, 30 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markku Vilppolainen?
104 games by Markku Vilppolainen 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.