Prepare against Mika Puittinen
Finland · World #21,818 classical · FIDE ID 502839
Our database contains 159 games by Mika Puittinen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mika Puittinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mika Puittinen 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 | 2,042 | 2,174 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 2,012 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 48 | 38 | 73 | 30.2% |
| As White | 80 | 28 | 18 | 34 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 20 | 20 | 39 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mika Puittinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mika Puittinen's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 73.8% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 18 | 22.5% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Puittinen usually continues c3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Puittinen usually continues f4 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Puittinen usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Puittinen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Puittinen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Puittinen usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 31.0% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 26.2% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 62.5% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
Mika Puittinen's chess games
All 159 games by Mika Puittinen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 48 wins, 38 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Petri Kekki | 2,342 | 9th Heart of Finland Open | C02 |
| Jul 2004 | Jan Ristoja | 2,341 | 14th Heart of Finland Open | B06 |
| Jan 2003 | Niina Koskela | 2,307 | 13th Heart of Finland Open | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Anton Medvedkov | 2,300 | 7th Heart of Finland Open | B01 |
| Mar 2021 | Anders Grandell | 2,296 | EU-Cup Online Gr-F | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1B 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| MatSK weekend tournament | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,856 |
| 26th Heart of Finland Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,100 |
| 13th Heart of Finland Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,311 |
| Helsinki We SKF | 1993 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,306 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-F | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 2,266 |
| 9th Heart of Finland Open | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,283 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mika Puittinen's chess games?
159 games by Mika Puittinen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Puittinen has played.
What does Mika Puittinen play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Mika Puittinen opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mika Puittinen answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mika Puittinen play as White?
As White, Mika Puittinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mika Puittinen play as Black?
As Black, Mika Puittinen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Mika Puittinen's FIDE rating?
Mika Puittinen is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Mika Puittinen played?
Our database contains 159 games by Mika Puittinen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 38 draws, 73 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mika Puittinen?
159 games by Mika Puittinen 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.