Prepare against Mikko Kurkijarvi
Finland · World #22,307 classical · FIDE ID 505706
When preparing against Mikko Kurkijarvi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Mikko Kurkijarvi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikko Kurkijarvi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikko Kurkijarvi 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 | 2,038 | 2,047 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,020 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 53 | 59 | 64 | 30.1% |
| As White | 94 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikko Kurkijarvi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikko Kurkijarvi's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 100.0% | 49.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kurkijarvi usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kurkijarvi usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kurkijarvi usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 95.7% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Mikko Kurkijarvi's chess games
All 176 games by Mikko Kurkijarvi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 53 wins, 59 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| C11 | French Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Santul Kosmo | 2,256 | Espoo We MatSK | C41 |
| Jan 2008 | Juha Kivijarvi | 2,235 | Salo Hermlin Memorial | C63 |
| Oct 2014 | Henri Torkkola | 2,137 | chT-FIN 1415 | D00 |
| Nov 2007 | Jukka Johansson | 2,127 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | A36 |
| Jan 2006 | Igor Skrjabin | 2,104 | Espoo We MatSK | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espoo We MatSK | 2009 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,081 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,100 |
| 17th ch-EU U16 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-FIN U14 | 2006 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,873 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 2,033 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| Baltic Sea Chess Stars | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikko Kurkijarvi's chess games?
176 games by Mikko Kurkijarvi, from Jul 2005 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 Mikko Kurkijarvi has played.
What does Mikko Kurkijarvi play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Mikko Kurkijarvi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikko Kurkijarvi answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mikko Kurkijarvi play as White?
As White, Mikko Kurkijarvi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikko Kurkijarvi play as Black?
As Black, Mikko Kurkijarvi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Mikko Kurkijarvi's FIDE rating?
Mikko Kurkijarvi is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Mikko Kurkijarvi played?
Our database contains 176 games by Mikko Kurkijarvi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 59 draws, 64 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikko Kurkijarvi?
176 games by Mikko Kurkijarvi 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.