Prepare against Mikael Calonius
Finland · World #18,492 classical · FIDE ID 501891
Our database contains 93 games by Mikael Calonius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Calonius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Calonius 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 | 2,070 | 2,181 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 26 | 20 | 47 | 28.0% |
| As White | 48 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 93.8% | 32.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 32.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Calonius usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Calonius usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Calonius usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Calonius usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Mikael Calonius's chess games
All 93 games by Mikael Calonius 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Ilkka Kanko | 2,200 | 5th Helsinki We HSK | E61 |
| Feb 2017 | Petri Pietarinen | 2,083 | chT-FIN 1B 1617 | B52 |
| Sep 2022 | Lauri Kangas | 2,071 | chT1-FIN Gp2 | D36 |
| Sep 2017 | Lauri Makela | 2,067 | chT-FIN 1A 1718 | D91 |
| Mar 2015 | Aki Korhonen | 2,039 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Open | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,081 |
| chT1B-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 1 | 1,919 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-B | 1997 | 6 | 0 | 1,755 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,930 |
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,140 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Calonius's chess games?
93 games by Mikael Calonius, 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 Mikael Calonius has played.
What does Mikael Calonius play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Mikael Calonius opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Calonius answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mikael Calonius play as White?
As White, Mikael Calonius's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Calonius play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Calonius most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Mikael Calonius's FIDE rating?
Mikael Calonius is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Mikael Calonius played?
Our database contains 93 games by Mikael Calonius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Calonius?
93 games by Mikael Calonius 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.