Prepare against Marko Korhonen
Finland · World #17,032 classical · FIDE ID 504769
Our database contains 55 games by Marko Korhonen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Korhonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Korhonen 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 | 2,084 | 2,131 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 2,070 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 49.1% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Korhonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Korhonen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Korhonen usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Korhonen usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Korhonen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 91.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Marko Korhonen's chess games
All 55 games by Marko Korhonen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Tapio Tuomala | 2,228 | chT1B-FIN 0304 | C45 |
| Jan 2006 | Eetu Prieur | 2,187 | chT1B-FIN 0506 | C45 |
| Jan 2002 | Jouko Aijala | 2,151 | Lappeenranta We LprSK | B22 |
| Oct 2001 | Tero Sihvonen | 2,131 | chT1B-FIN 0102 | B51 |
| Oct 2005 | Jyrki Raki | 2,049 | chT1B-FIN 0506 | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lappeenranta We LprSK | 2002 | 10 | 7 | 2,356 |
| chT1B-FIN 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
| chT1A-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 6.5 | – |
| chT1B-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 2,051 |
| chT1B-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,268 |
| chT1B-FIN 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,243 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Korhonen's chess games?
55 games by Marko Korhonen, from Jul 2004 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 Korhonen has played.
What does Marko Korhonen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Marko Korhonen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Korhonen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marko Korhonen play as White?
As White, Marko Korhonen's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Korhonen play as Black?
As Black, Marko Korhonen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Marko Korhonen's FIDE rating?
Marko Korhonen is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Marko Korhonen played?
Our database contains 55 games by Marko Korhonen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Korhonen?
55 games by Marko Korhonen 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.