Prepare against Pekka Kauppala
Finland · World #21,817 classical · FIDE ID 500585
Our database contains 226 games by Pekka Kauppala, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Kauppala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Kauppala 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 | 2,042 | 2,221 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,053 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 2,066 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 80 | 48 | 98 | 35.4% |
| As White | 112 | 46 | 26 | 40 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 114 | 34 | 22 | 58 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pekka Kauppala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pekka Kauppala's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 62.5% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 21 | 18.8% | 45.2% |
| g3 | 14 | 12.5% | 46.4% |
| f4 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kauppala usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kauppala usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kauppala usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kauppala usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kauppala usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Kauppala usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 22.9% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 26 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 23.8% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Pekka Kauppala's chess games
All 226 games by Pekka Kauppala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 80 wins, 48 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 34 | 15/2/17 | 44.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Tarvo Seeman | 2,408 | 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | B21 |
| Jan 1984 | Timothy F. Binham | 2,390 | Helsinki Open | B09 |
| Jan 1984 | Eero J. Raaste | 2,355 | Helsinki Open | C01 |
| Jan 2017 | Harry Mansner | 2,295 | Helsinki Mestaruus M | B51 |
| Oct 2004 | Andres Vooremaa | 2,268 | chT-FIN 1B 0405 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espoo We MatSK | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-FIN | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,103 |
| Jyvaskyla Winter Weekend A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,087 |
| Jarvenpaa | 1985 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,152 |
| 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,069 |
| Espoo We MatSK A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| ch-Helsinki 2014 Group M | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Kauppala's chess games?
226 games by Pekka Kauppala, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kauppala has played.
What does Pekka Kauppala play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Pekka Kauppala opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Kauppala answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Pekka Kauppala play as White?
As White, Pekka Kauppala's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Kauppala play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Kauppala most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Pekka Kauppala's FIDE rating?
Pekka Kauppala is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Pekka Kauppala played?
Our database contains 226 games by Pekka Kauppala, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 48 draws, 98 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Kauppala?
226 games by Pekka Kauppala 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.