Prepare against Olli Matikainen
Finland · World #39,787 classical · FIDE ID 504084
Our database contains 42 games by Olli Matikainen, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olli Matikainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olli Matikainen 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 | 1,936 | 1,962 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 23.8% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olli Matikainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olli Matikainen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 44.0% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Matikainen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Matikainen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Matikainen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Matikainen usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Matikainen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Matikainen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Olli Matikainen's chess games
All 42 games by Olli Matikainen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Hannu Olkinuora | 2,030 | 6th Helsinki Open | B01 |
| Jan 2023 | Kari Jauhiainen | 1,906 | chT1-FIN Gp2 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 2,133 |
| 6th Helsinki Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
| 24th Heart of Finland Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,003 |
| chT-FIN1C 0102 | 2002 | 2 | 0 | – |
| chT-FIN 1C 0304 | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 0809 | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,231 |
| chT1C-FIN 0203 | 2003 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olli Matikainen's chess games?
42 games by Olli Matikainen, from Oct 2003 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 Olli Matikainen has played.
What does Olli Matikainen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Olli Matikainen opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olli Matikainen answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Olli Matikainen play as White?
As White, Olli Matikainen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olli Matikainen play as Black?
As Black, Olli Matikainen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Olli Matikainen's FIDE rating?
Olli Matikainen is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Olli Matikainen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Olli Matikainen, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olli Matikainen?
42 games by Olli Matikainen 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.