Prepare against Martti Karppinen
Finland · World #57,891 classical · FIDE ID 507369
Our database contains 161 games by Martti Karppinen, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martti Karppinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martti Karppinen 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 | 1,863 | 1,949 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,884 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,874 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 45 | 37 | 79 | 28.0% |
| As White | 84 | 23 | 19 | 42 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 77 | 22 | 18 | 37 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martti Karppinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martti Karppinen's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 72.6% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 15.5% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.3% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Karppinen usually continues c4 (31.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Karppinen usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Karppinen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Karppinen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Karppinen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Karppinen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 51.5% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 27.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Martti Karppinen's chess games
All 161 games by Martti Karppinen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 45 wins, 37 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Jeff Sarwer | 2,315 | Lahti We LahS | A60 |
| Jan 2008 | Veli Vehkalahti | 2,092 | Lahti We LahS | D16 |
| Nov 2008 | Petri Kopsa | 2,080 | chT-FIN 0809 | D07 |
| Nov 2014 | Lari Linden | 2,076 | Turku We TuTS Open | D94 |
| Jun 2016 | Robert Gattermayer | 2,003 | WchT Seniors 50 | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Open | 1997 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,902 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,830 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,717 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1998 | 8 | 2 | – |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martti Karppinen's chess games?
161 games by Martti Karppinen, from Aug 2012 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 Martti Karppinen has played.
What does Martti Karppinen play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Martti Karppinen opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martti Karppinen answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Martti Karppinen play as White?
As White, Martti Karppinen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martti Karppinen play as Black?
As Black, Martti Karppinen most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Martti Karppinen's FIDE rating?
Martti Karppinen is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (May 2015).
How many games has Martti Karppinen played?
Our database contains 161 games by Martti Karppinen, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 37 draws, 79 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martti Karppinen?
161 games by Martti Karppinen 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.