Prepare against Mika Karttunen
IM · Finland · World #747 classical · FIDE ID 502081
When preparing against Mika Karttunen, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.7% over 101 games.
Our database contains 3,682 games by Mika Karttunen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mika Karttunen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mika Karttunen 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 | 2,478 | 2,503 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,400 | 2,439 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,396 | 2,481 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,682 | 1,792 | 666 | 1,224 | 48.7% |
| As White | 1,834 | 970 | 302 | 562 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 1,848 | 822 | 364 | 662 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mika Karttunen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mika Karttunen's side.
First moves as White (1,834 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 848 | 46.2% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 723 | 39.4% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 198 | 10.8% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 3.0% | 76.4% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Karttunen usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Karttunen usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Karttunen usually continues d4 (58.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Karttunen usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Karttunen usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Karttunen usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (889 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 422 | 47.5% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 174 | 19.6% | 49.4% |
| c6 | 120 | 13.5% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 77 | 8.7% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 6.5% | 61.2% |
| d5 | 17 | 1.9% | 64.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (577 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 375 | 65.0% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 160 | 27.7% | 54.4% |
| f5 | 16 | 2.8% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 1.2% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
Mika Karttunen's chess games
All 3,682 games by Mika Karttunen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,792 wins, 666 draws, 1,224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 115 | 74/21/20 | 64.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 110 | 51/10/49 | 46.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 89 | 49/13/27 | 55.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 83 | 43/18/22 | 51.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 81 | 46/6/29 | 56.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 75 | 35/17/23 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 72 | 42/18/12 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 69 | 37/13/19 | 53.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 67 | 32/17/18 | 47.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 59 | 31/5/23 | 52.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 169 | 68/32/69 | 40.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 107 | 61/8/38 | 57.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 101 | 30/36/35 | 29.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 92 | 41/16/35 | 44.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 60 | 19/17/24 | 31.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 57 | 26/18/13 | 45.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 55 | 19/13/23 | 34.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 51 | 23/7/21 | 45.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 50 | 27/3/20 | 54.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 21/7/13 | 51.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,730 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Jul 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | B42 |
| Sep 2021 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,661 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Oct 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,655 | Titled Tue | D38 |
| Mar 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,655 | Titled Tue | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,115 | 1,159.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-FIN | 2018 | 169 | 114.5 | 2,448 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 86 | 44.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 2000 | 36 | 28 | 2,412 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 2005 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,267 |
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 2012 | 23 | 19 | 2,379 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2010 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,406 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open | 2006 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,382 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikael Agopov (27 games) · Tommi Luukkonen (26 games) · Sampsa Nyysti (25 games) · Joose Norri (24 games) · Kalle Kiik (19 games) · Vilka Sipila (18 games) · Markku Hartikainen (16 games) · Tapani Sammalvuo (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mika Karttunen's chess games?
3,682 games by Mika Karttunen, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Karttunen has played.
What does Mika Karttunen play on the first move as White?
Across 1,834 games with White in our database, Mika Karttunen opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mika Karttunen answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Mika Karttunen play as White?
As White, Mika Karttunen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (115 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (110 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (89 games, 55.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,834 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mika Karttunen play as Black?
As Black, Mika Karttunen most often plays: Sicilian (169 games, 40.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (107 games, 57.0% win rate); Slav Defense (101 games, 29.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,848 games.
What is Mika Karttunen's FIDE rating?
Mika Karttunen is currently rated 2,478 in classical chess, 2,400 in rapid and 2,396 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (May 2026).
How many games has Mika Karttunen played?
Our database contains 3,682 games by Mika Karttunen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,792 wins, 666 draws, 1,224 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mika Karttunen?
3,682 games by Mika Karttunen 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.