Prepare against Matti Kauranen
Finland · World #12,068 classical · FIDE ID 509256
Our database contains 128 games by Matti Kauranen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matti Kauranen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matti Kauranen 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 | 2,140 | 2,205 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,113 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 41 | 50 | 37 | 32.0% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 23 | 14 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 96.5% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kauranen usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kauranen usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kauranen usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kauranen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Matti Kauranen's chess games
All 128 games by Matti Kauranen in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 41 wins, 50 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Ossi Paasi | 2,357 | chT1A-FIN 1516 | E32 |
| Jan 1994 | Kari Juhani Sorri | 2,335 | Espoo We MatSK Open | D18 |
| Jan 1994 | Tapio Salo | 2,330 | Espoo We MatSK Open | D15 |
| Dec 2017 | Timo Lampen | 2,328 | chT-FIN 1718 | E70 |
| Feb 2016 | Jussi Kauko | 2,300 | chT1A-FIN 1516 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| chT1-FIN East 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-A | 1997 | 5 | 1 | 2,028 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| Espoo We MatSK Open | 1994 | 5 | 3 | 2,412 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,454 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matti Kauranen's chess games?
128 games by Matti Kauranen, from May 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 Matti Kauranen has played.
What does Matti Kauranen play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Matti Kauranen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matti Kauranen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Matti Kauranen play as White?
As White, Matti Kauranen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matti Kauranen play as Black?
As Black, Matti Kauranen most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Matti Kauranen's FIDE rating?
Matti Kauranen is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Matti Kauranen played?
Our database contains 128 games by Matti Kauranen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 50 draws, 37 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matti Kauranen?
128 games by Matti Kauranen 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.