Prepare against Mika Ebeling
FM · Finland · World #7,445 classical · FIDE ID 500410
Our database contains 570 games by Mika Ebeling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mika Ebeling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mika Ebeling 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 | 2,215 | 2,365 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 570 | 158 | 268 | 144 | 27.7% |
| As White | 301 | 100 | 139 | 62 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 269 | 58 | 129 | 82 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mika Ebeling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mika Ebeling's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 295 | 98.0% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ebeling usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ebeling usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ebeling usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ebeling usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Ebeling usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 69.0% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 15.0% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 12.4% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 87.4% | 40.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.6% | 45.5% |
Mika Ebeling's chess games
All 570 games by Mika Ebeling 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: 158 wins, 268 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 49 | 16/20/13 | 32.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 26 | 2/14/10 | 7.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D76 | English Opening | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Artur Frolov | 2,510 | Helsinki Open | B54 |
| Jan 1991 | Igor Khenkin | 2,470 | Jyvaskyla Open | B45 |
| Jul 2015 | Dmitry V. Sklyarov | 2,436 | 25th Heart of Finland Open | A07 |
| Jan 1987 | Ralf Akesson | 2,430 | chT-Nordic | B42 |
| Jan 1992 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,430 | ch-FIN | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2014 | 69 | 31.5 | 2,306 |
| chT-FIN | 1993 | 52 | 26 | 2,317 |
| Espoo | 1990 | 38 | 15.5 | 2,294 |
| Espoo Open | 1992 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,419 |
| Jyvaskyla | 1987 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,421 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1984 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-World U20 21 | 1982 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| World U20-ch20 | 1981 | 13 | 6 | 2,257 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joose Norri (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mika Ebeling's chess games?
570 games by Mika Ebeling, 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 Mika Ebeling has played.
What does Mika Ebeling play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Mika Ebeling opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mika Ebeling answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mika Ebeling play as White?
As White, Mika Ebeling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mika Ebeling play as Black?
As Black, Mika Ebeling most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Mika Ebeling's FIDE rating?
Mika Ebeling is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Mika Ebeling played?
Our database contains 570 games by Mika Ebeling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 268 draws, 144 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mika Ebeling?
570 games by Mika Ebeling 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.