Prepare against Mika Pyykkonen
Finland · World #27,606 classical · FIDE ID 511900
When preparing against Mika Pyykkonen, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (38%).
Our database contains 54 games by Mika Pyykkonen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mika Pyykkonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mika Pyykkonen 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 | 2,000 | 2,100 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 42.6% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mika Pyykkonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mika Pyykkonen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 76.9% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c6 (35% of these games) — Pyykkonen usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Pyykkonen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pyykkonen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Pyykkonen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Pyykkonen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pyykkonen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Mika Pyykkonen's chess games
All 54 games by Mika Pyykkonen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Marko Manninen | 2,404 | Helsinki HSL Open | C55 |
| Jan 2002 | Aarne Hermlin | 2,276 | Helsinki We TShL Open | C41 |
| Jan 2000 | Arto Satonen | 2,242 | chT1C-FIN 9900 | C55 |
| Sep 2022 | Veli-Matti Vuorisalo | 2,184 | chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | A04 |
| Dec 2017 | Scott Fraser | 2,170 | chT-FIN 1A 1718 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki HSL Open | 1999 | 6 | 5 | 2,670 |
| Tampere TaSY Open | 1992 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT1C-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,141 |
| ch-Tampere | 1989 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| 4th Tampere Open | 1998 | 5 | 2 | – |
| chT-FIN 1div C 9798 | 1997 | 4 | 2 | – |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mika Pyykkonen's chess games?
54 games by Mika Pyykkonen, from Feb 2017 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 Pyykkonen has played.
What does Mika Pyykkonen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Mika Pyykkonen opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mika Pyykkonen answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Mika Pyykkonen play as White?
As White, Mika Pyykkonen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mika Pyykkonen play as Black?
As Black, Mika Pyykkonen most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Mika Pyykkonen's FIDE rating?
Mika Pyykkonen is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Mika Pyykkonen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Mika Pyykkonen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mika Pyykkonen?
54 games by Mika Pyykkonen 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.