Prepare against Marko Honkanen
Finland · World #15,944 classical · FIDE ID 504564
Our database contains 50 games by Marko Honkanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Honkanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Honkanen 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 | 2,095 | 2,130 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,127 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,118 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 10 | 18 | 22 | 20.0% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Honkanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Honkanen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Honkanen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Honkanen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Honkanen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Honkanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Honkanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Honkanen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Marko Honkanen's chess games
All 50 games by Marko Honkanen 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: 10 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Juhani Lehti | 2,205 | chT-FIN1B 1516 | C06 |
| Dec 2017 | Risto Lehtivaara | 2,151 | chT-FIN 1A 1718 | C02 |
| Mar 2010 | Erkki Aaltio | 2,144 | chT-FIN 1B 0910 | E13 |
| Sep 2007 | Jussi Upero | 2,141 | chT-FIN 1B 0708 | C00 |
| Jan 2005 | Ilkka Mustonen | 2,135 | Helsinki Munukka 40 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,902 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| chT-FIN1B 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,121 |
| Helsinki Munukka 40 | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,898 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1617 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,132 |
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Honkanen's chess games?
50 games by Marko Honkanen, 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 Marko Honkanen has played.
What does Marko Honkanen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marko Honkanen opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Honkanen answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Marko Honkanen play as White?
As White, Marko Honkanen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Honkanen play as Black?
As Black, Marko Honkanen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Marko Honkanen's FIDE rating?
Marko Honkanen is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Marko Honkanen played?
Our database contains 50 games by Marko Honkanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Honkanen?
50 games by Marko Honkanen 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.