Prepare against Martti Luodonpaa
Finland · World #73,996 classical · FIDE ID 502880
When preparing against Martti Luodonpaa, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Martti Luodonpaa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martti Luodonpaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martti Luodonpaa 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 | 1,808 | 2,042 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 46 | 90 | 90 | 20.4% |
| As White | 107 | 22 | 46 | 39 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 119 | 24 | 44 | 51 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martti Luodonpaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martti Luodonpaa's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 48.6% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 19.6% | 26.2% |
| b3 | 12 | 11.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 11 | 10.3% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.3% | 55.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Luodonpaa usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Luodonpaa usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Luodonpaa usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 26.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Luodonpaa usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Luodonpaa usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Luodonpaa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 34.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 17.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 38.2% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Martti Luodonpaa's chess games
All 226 games by Martti Luodonpaa 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: 46 wins, 90 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 1/10/7 | 5.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Petri Pietarinen | 2,164 | chT-FIN 1C 0708 upper | B70 |
| Jan 2010 | Jorma J Kekki | 2,128 | Tampere We Taraus Open A | A02 |
| Aug 2004 | Panu Kilpela | 2,110 | Joensuu We JoeSK | A30 |
| Dec 2005 | Stig-Olof Haggren | 2,089 | ch-Helsinki 2006 A1 | B00 |
| Jul 2012 | Pekka Sassi | 2,060 | 22nd Heart of Finland Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 1,839 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-Helsinki 2006 A1 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Helsinki B 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| ch-FIN Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| chT1C-FIN 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| chT1C-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martti Luodonpaa's chess games?
226 games by Martti Luodonpaa, 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 Martti Luodonpaa has played.
What does Martti Luodonpaa play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Martti Luodonpaa opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martti Luodonpaa answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Martti Luodonpaa play as White?
As White, Martti Luodonpaa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 5.6% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martti Luodonpaa play as Black?
As Black, Martti Luodonpaa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Martti Luodonpaa's FIDE rating?
Martti Luodonpaa is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Martti Luodonpaa played?
Our database contains 226 games by Martti Luodonpaa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 90 draws, 90 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martti Luodonpaa?
226 games by Martti Luodonpaa 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.