Prepare against Marko Koivumaki
Finland · World #120,803 classical · FIDE ID 506311
When preparing against Marko Koivumaki, expect 1.c4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Marko Koivumaki, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Koivumaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Koivumaki 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 | 1,671 | 1,856 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,888 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,792 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 24 | 44 | 54 | 19.7% |
| As White | 62 | 14 | 21 | 27 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 10 | 23 | 27 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Koivumaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Koivumaki's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 56 | 90.3% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 90% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Koivumaki usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Koivumaki usually continues Nc3 (34.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Koivumaki usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Koivumaki usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Koivumaki usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 26.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 34.6% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 28.0% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Marko Koivumaki's chess games
All 122 games by Marko Koivumaki in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 24 wins, 44 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 5/9/11 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 22 | 3/9/10 | 13.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Petri Jantti | 2,119 | 18th Heart of Finland Open | E63 |
| Sep 2007 | Tero Sihvonen | 2,039 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | A21 |
| Jan 2011 | Veli Vehkalahti | 2,028 | Hameenlinna We HamSK | A46 |
| Jul 2010 | Mauno Kangas | 1,935 | ch-FIN Open | E62 |
| Mar 2018 | Juha Perttula | 1,893 | chT-FIN Gp3 1718 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 15 | 7 | 1,883 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,765 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,599 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,852 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Koivumaki's chess games?
122 games by Marko Koivumaki, from Oct 2006 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 Koivumaki has played.
What does Marko Koivumaki play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Marko Koivumaki opens with 1.c4 (90% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games), 1.Na3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Koivumaki answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games).
What openings does Marko Koivumaki play as White?
As White, Marko Koivumaki's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 13.6% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Koivumaki play as Black?
As Black, Marko Koivumaki most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Marko Koivumaki's FIDE rating?
Marko Koivumaki is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Marko Koivumaki played?
Our database contains 122 games by Marko Koivumaki, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 44 draws, 54 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Koivumaki?
122 games by Marko Koivumaki 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.