Prepare against Mikko Salonen
Finland · World #18,589 classical · FIDE ID 350191268
When preparing against Mikko Salonen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 114 games by Mikko Salonen, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikko Salonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikko Salonen 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 | 2,089 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,087 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 34.2% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikko Salonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikko Salonen's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Salonen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Salonen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Salonen usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 96.2% | 36.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 83.3% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
Mikko Salonen's chess games
All 114 games by Mikko Salonen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 39 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Henri Pohjala | 2,357 | chT-FIN 1819 | C50 |
| Sep 2016 | Timo Nippula | 2,221 | chT-FIN 1B 1617 | A29 |
| Oct 2019 | Sauli Tiitta | 2,198 | chT-FIN 1920 | B27 |
| Jan 2026 | Markku I.O. Henttinen | 2,197 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | D04 |
| Jan 2025 | TE Lindqvist | 2,180 | TCh-FIN 2024-25 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 2,033 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,124 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Tampere We TammerSh B | 2017 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,324 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-FIN 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikko Salonen's chess games?
114 games by Mikko Salonen, from Aug 2015 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 Salonen has played.
What does Mikko Salonen play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Mikko Salonen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikko Salonen answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Mikko Salonen play as White?
As White, Mikko Salonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikko Salonen play as Black?
As Black, Mikko Salonen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Mikko Salonen's FIDE rating?
Mikko Salonen is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Mikko Salonen played?
Our database contains 114 games by Mikko Salonen, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikko Salonen?
114 games by Mikko Salonen 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.