Prepare against Marko Puhtila
Finland · World #18,598 classical · FIDE ID 503878
When preparing against Marko Puhtila, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 82 games by Marko Puhtila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Puhtila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Puhtila 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 | 2,069 | 2,109 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,064 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 17 | 35 | 30 | 20.7% |
| As White | 45 | 9 | 22 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Puhtila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Puhtila's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 84.4% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Puhtila usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Puhtila usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Puhtila usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Puhtila usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Puhtila usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Marko Puhtila's chess games
All 82 games by Marko Puhtila 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: 17 wins, 35 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Mika Lako | 2,243 | chT1-FIN West 1314 | C04 |
| Oct 2016 | Jari Jarvela | 2,161 | chT-FIN Gp2 1617 | B01 |
| Jan 2018 | Esa Lehmusvaara | 2,082 | chT-FIN Gp3 1718 | D02 |
| Sep 2007 | Vesa Toikkanen | 2,045 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | B51 |
| Mar 2008 | Samu Ristoja | 2,036 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,037 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,158 |
| Turku Open | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 2,022 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,994 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,062 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2,200 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,198 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Puhtila's chess games?
82 games by Marko Puhtila, 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 Puhtila has played.
What does Marko Puhtila play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Marko Puhtila opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Puhtila answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Marko Puhtila play as White?
As White, Marko Puhtila's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Puhtila play as Black?
As Black, Marko Puhtila most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Marko Puhtila's FIDE rating?
Marko Puhtila is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Marko Puhtila played?
Our database contains 82 games by Marko Puhtila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 35 draws, 30 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Puhtila?
82 games by Marko Puhtila 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.