Prepare against Matti Keloharju
Finland · World #53,391 classical · FIDE ID 511048
When preparing against Matti Keloharju, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Matti Keloharju, covering Mar 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matti Keloharju's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matti Keloharju 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 | 1,880 | 1,924 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 22.6% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matti Keloharju's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matti Keloharju's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c6 (35% of these games) — Keloharju usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Keloharju usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Keloharju usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Matti Keloharju's chess games
All 31 games by Matti Keloharju in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Jyrki Raki | 1,993 | chT-FIN Gp4 | B11 |
| Oct 2016 | Janne Kokkala | 1,939 | chT-FIN Gp2 1617 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki We SKF | 1993 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,396 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,902 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,857 |
| chT-FIN | 1990 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,098 |
| chT2-FIN Gp2 1718 | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,212 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0405 | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 1A 0001 | 2000 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matti Keloharju's chess games?
31 games by Matti Keloharju, from Mar 2023 to Oct 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 Keloharju has played.
What does Matti Keloharju play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Matti Keloharju opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matti Keloharju answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matti Keloharju play as White?
As White, Matti Keloharju's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matti Keloharju play as Black?
As Black, Matti Keloharju most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Matti Keloharju's FIDE rating?
Matti Keloharju is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Matti Keloharju played?
Our database contains 31 games by Matti Keloharju, covering Mar 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matti Keloharju?
31 games by Matti Keloharju 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.