Prepare against Mika Koskinen
Finland · World #19,038 classical · FIDE ID 503347
Our database contains 81 games by Mika Koskinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mika Koskinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mika Koskinen 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 | 2,065 | 2,108 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 25 | 18 | 38 | 30.9% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mika Koskinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mika Koskinen's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 90.7% | 41.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 41.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 89.5% | 58.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Mika Koskinen's chess games
All 81 games by Mika Koskinen 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Tero Kokkila | 2,293 | Kajaani We KaSY Open | C18 |
| Nov 2008 | Panu Laine | 2,220 | chT-FIN 0809 | C00 |
| Jan 1999 | Teemu Topi-Hulmi | 2,166 | 9th Heart of Finland Open | B25 |
| Jan 1999 | Antti Lehtinen | 2,160 | chT-FIN 9899 | C02 |
| Mar 2004 | Alexey Sofiev | 2,094 | chT1B-FIN 0304 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Heart of Finland Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,133 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,998 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 13th Heart of Finland Open | 2003 | 5 | 1 | 2,067 |
| Vantaa Open 1 | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,192 |
| Karhula We KSSP Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,458 |
| chT1B-FIN 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| chT1B-FIN 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mika Koskinen's chess games?
81 games by Mika Koskinen, 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 Koskinen has played.
What does Mika Koskinen play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Mika Koskinen opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mika Koskinen answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mika Koskinen play as White?
As White, Mika Koskinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mika Koskinen play as Black?
As Black, Mika Koskinen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Mika Koskinen's FIDE rating?
Mika Koskinen is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Mika Koskinen played?
Our database contains 81 games by Mika Koskinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mika Koskinen?
81 games by Mika Koskinen 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.