Prepare against Pekka Kauko
Finland · World #62,440 classical · FIDE ID 504165
When preparing against Pekka Kauko, expect 1.c4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 236 games by Pekka Kauko, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Kauko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Kauko 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 | 1,847 | 2,117 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,007 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 73 | 55 | 108 | 30.9% |
| As White | 107 | 29 | 27 | 51 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 129 | 44 | 28 | 57 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pekka Kauko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pekka Kauko's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 39.3% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 39 | 36.4% | 37.2% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 24.3% | 28.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Kauko usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Kauko usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kauko usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 37.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kauko usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kauko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kauko usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 34.5% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 15 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 18.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.1% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 52.3% | 30.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Pekka Kauko's chess games
All 236 games by Pekka Kauko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 73 wins, 55 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B36 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Zsuzsa Polgar | 2,550 | Valkeakoski Simul | E88 |
| Jul 2017 | Jens Kristiansen | 2,403 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | D13 |
| Apr 2014 | Peter M Jamieson | 2,251 | chT-EU Seniors | A47 |
| Jan 2001 | Allan Kiviaho | 2,230 | chT-FIN 1A 0001 | E91 |
| Jan 2013 | Juha Kivijarvi | 2,213 | chT-FIN 1213 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 2,069 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 16 | 4 | 1,924 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 14 | 8 | 1,929 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,043 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,939 |
| chT-FIN 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,032 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Kauko's chess games?
236 games by Pekka Kauko, from Jan 2004 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 Pekka Kauko has played.
What does Pekka Kauko play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Pekka Kauko opens with 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Kauko answers 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pekka Kauko play as White?
As White, Pekka Kauko's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Kauko play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Kauko most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Pekka Kauko's FIDE rating?
Pekka Kauko is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Pekka Kauko played?
Our database contains 236 games by Pekka Kauko, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 55 draws, 108 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Kauko?
236 games by Pekka Kauko 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.