Prepare against Niina Koskela
WGM · Norway · World #18,111 classical · FIDE ID 500755
When preparing against Niina Koskela, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 801 games by Niina Koskela, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niina Koskela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niina Koskela 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 | 2,074 | 2,312 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,221 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,222 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 801 | 336 | 213 | 252 | 41.9% |
| As White | 410 | 175 | 114 | 121 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 391 | 161 | 99 | 131 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niina Koskela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niina Koskela's side.
First moves as White (410 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 403 | 98.3% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Koskela usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Koskela usually continues Bc4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Koskela usually continues d3 (67.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Koskela usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Koskela usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 174 | 87.9% | 55.5% |
| g6 | 17 | 8.6% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 127 | 95.5% | 56.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Niina Koskela's chess games
All 801 games by Niina Koskela in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 336 wins, 213 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 82 | 29/25/28 | 35.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 57 | 31/13/13 | 54.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 18/4/9 | 58.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 55 | 20/12/23 | 36.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47 | 16/16/15 | 34.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Zhaoqin Peng | 2,443 | Olympiad Women-35 | E12 |
| Jul 2000 | Tarvo Seeman | 2,398 | 10th Heart of Finland Open | B23 |
| Nov 2000 | Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi | 2,378 | World-ch w k.o. | C54 |
| Jun 2006 | Jovanka Houska | 2,378 | Olympiad Women-37 | B10 |
| Jul 1999 | Kimmo Valkesalmi | 2,370 | EtVas Vantaa IM | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-FIN w | 2008 | 24 | 21.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2009 | 16 | 9 | 2,222 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2009 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,363 |
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 2004 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,318 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 14 | 9 | 2,351 |
| 30th Olympiad w | 1992 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,190 |
| Olympiad Women-35 | 2002 | 14 | 9 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niina Koskela's chess games?
801 games by Niina Koskela, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Niina Koskela has played.
What does Niina Koskela play on the first move as White?
Across 410 games with White in our database, Niina Koskela opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niina Koskela answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Niina Koskela play as White?
As White, Niina Koskela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (82 games, 35.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (57 games, 54.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 58.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 410 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niina Koskela play as Black?
As Black, Niina Koskela most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 68.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 391 games.
What is Niina Koskela's FIDE rating?
Niina Koskela is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Niina Koskela played?
Our database contains 801 games by Niina Koskela, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 336 wins, 213 draws, 252 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niina Koskela?
801 games by Niina Koskela 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.