Prepare against Niklas Jaakkola
Finland · World #10,076 classical · FIDE ID 514977
Our database contains 83 games by Niklas Jaakkola, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Jaakkola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Jaakkola 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 | 2,168 | 2,208 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,951 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 35 | 17 | 31 | 42.2% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Jaakkola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Jaakkola's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 85.4% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jaakkola usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Jaakkola usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jaakkola usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Jaakkola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Jaakkola usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 65.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Niklas Jaakkola's chess games
All 83 games by Niklas Jaakkola in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 35 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | T Binham | 2,233 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | B03 |
| Jul 2024 | Arto Elomaa | 2,162 | 32nd Heart of Finland Open | C83 |
| Jan 2026 | Jere Lindholm | 2,140 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | B97 |
| Jul 2023 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,086 | 31st Heart of Finland Open | C10 |
| Apr 2023 | Sara-Olivia Sippola | 2,034 | chT-FIN Gp1 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,678 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,073 |
| 32nd Heart of Finland Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-Nordic U11 | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 31st Heart of Finland Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,169 |
| ch-Nordic Youth U11 | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,636 |
| 28th EU-ch U08 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,581 |
| 30th ch-EU U12 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Jaakkola's chess games?
83 games by Niklas Jaakkola, from Sep 2016 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 Niklas Jaakkola has played.
What does Niklas Jaakkola play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Niklas Jaakkola opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Jaakkola answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niklas Jaakkola play as White?
As White, Niklas Jaakkola's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Jaakkola play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Jaakkola most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Niklas Jaakkola's FIDE rating?
Niklas Jaakkola is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Niklas Jaakkola played?
Our database contains 83 games by Niklas Jaakkola, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Jaakkola?
83 games by Niklas Jaakkola 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.