Prepare against Mikko Kivisto
FM · Finland · World #7,911 classical · FIDE ID 5800803
Our database contains 413 games by Mikko Kivisto, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikko Kivisto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikko Kivisto 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 | 2,207 | 2,321 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,276 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,193 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 413 | 150 | 153 | 110 | 36.3% |
| As White | 211 | 86 | 79 | 46 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 202 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikko Kivisto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikko Kivisto's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 92.4% | 60.6% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 2.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kivisto usually continues b3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kivisto usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kivisto usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kivisto usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 73.9% | 44.5% |
| d5 | 17 | 15.3% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 8.1% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 56.1% | 57.8% |
| f5 | 18 | 31.6% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.0% | 87.5% |
| b5 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Mikko Kivisto's chess games
All 413 games by Mikko Kivisto 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: 150 wins, 153 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 51 | 20/18/13 | 39.2% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 37 | 13/15/9 | 35.1% |
| C11 | French Defense | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 13/14/14 | 31.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1984 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,515 | Helsinki Open | E04 |
| Aug 1983 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,460 | 04th WchT U26 | B40 |
| Apr 2019 | Leonid Sawlin | 2,402 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Lukas Leisch | 2,388 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Jan 1991 | Ilkka J Saren | 2,385 | chT-FIN | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 69 | 40 | 2,362 |
| ch-FIN | 1987 | 44 | 22 | 2,334 |
| Espoo | 1987 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,283 |
| Espoo Open | 1992 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1981 | 13 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Jyvaskyla | 1987 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,174 |
| ch-FIN Open | 1990 | 10 | 7 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikko Kivisto's chess games?
413 games by Mikko Kivisto, 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 Mikko Kivisto has played.
What does Mikko Kivisto play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Mikko Kivisto opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikko Kivisto answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Mikko Kivisto play as White?
As White, Mikko Kivisto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (51 games, 39.2% win rate); Vienna Game (37 games, 35.1% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikko Kivisto play as Black?
As Black, Mikko Kivisto most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Mikko Kivisto's FIDE rating?
Mikko Kivisto is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Mikko Kivisto played?
Our database contains 413 games by Mikko Kivisto, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 153 draws, 110 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikko Kivisto?
413 games by Mikko Kivisto 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.