Prepare against Markus Kiili
Finland · World #12,137 classical · FIDE ID 502243
When preparing against Markus Kiili, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 277 games by Markus Kiili, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Kiili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Kiili 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 | 2,139 | 2,242 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,224 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,211 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 98 | 100 | 79 | 35.4% |
| As White | 133 | 53 | 47 | 33 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 144 | 45 | 53 | 46 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Kiili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Kiili's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 48.1% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 46.6% | 53.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kiili usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kiili usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kiili usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kiili usually continues g3 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kiili usually continues g3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Kiili usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 87.7% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 97.7% | 51.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Markus Kiili's chess games
All 277 games by Markus Kiili in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 98 wins, 100 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 12/14/9 | 34.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/8/0 | 52.9% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Mikael Nouro | 2,322 | chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | A01 |
| Jan 1999 | Antti Loisa | 2,320 | chT1A-FIN 9900 | A08 |
| Jan 2003 | Tero Kokkila | 2,317 | Vantaa Open | B42 |
| Jan 2005 | Risto Nokka | 2,301 | chT-FIN 1B 0405 | A05 |
| Feb 2013 | Teemu Pudas | 2,300 | chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| Vantaa Open | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,458 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,226 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,118 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,113 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Kiili's chess games?
277 games by Markus Kiili, from Oct 2005 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 Markus Kiili has played.
What does Markus Kiili play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Markus Kiili opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Kiili answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Markus Kiili play as White?
As White, Markus Kiili's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Kiili play as Black?
As Black, Markus Kiili most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Markus Kiili's FIDE rating?
Markus Kiili is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Markus Kiili played?
Our database contains 277 games by Markus Kiili, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 100 draws, 79 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Kiili?
277 games by Markus Kiili 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.