Prepare against Pekka Koykka
IM · Finland · World #3,168 classical · FIDE ID 504319
Our database contains 749 games by Pekka Koykka, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Koykka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Koykka 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 | 2,331 | 2,408 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,346 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,358 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 749 | 315 | 228 | 206 | 42.1% |
| As White | 371 | 171 | 107 | 93 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 378 | 144 | 121 | 113 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pekka Koykka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pekka Koykka's side.
First moves as White (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 51.8% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 120 | 32.3% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 8.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 4.9% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.9% | 64.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Koykka usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Koykka usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Koykka usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Koykka usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Koykka usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Koykka usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 28 | 16.7% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 16.1% | 70.4% |
| d5 | 23 | 13.7% | 78.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.7% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 58.1% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 14.7% | 42.1% |
| f5 | 18 | 14.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.0% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.4% | 64.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Pekka Koykka's chess games
All 749 games by Pekka Koykka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 315 wins, 228 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 14/2/4 | 70.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 16/13/11 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Davit Shengelia | 2,531 | 22nd EU-chT | A80 |
| Nov 2021 | Alessio Valsecchi | 2,527 | 23rd chT-EU | B47 |
| Jan 2018 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,515 | 47th Rilton Cup | B07 |
| Dec 2023 | Jan Subelj | 2,512 | 51st Rilton Cup | B81 |
| Jul 2013 | Vadim Moiseenko | 2,473 | 23rd Heart of Finland Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2025 | 72 | 42 | 2,380 |
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2017 | 24 | 17 | 2,259 |
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2009 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,399 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,316 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tommi Luukkonen (16 games) · Jari Jarvenpaa (15 games) · Oliver Wartiovaara (12 games) · Sampsa Nyysti (11 games) · Mikael Agopov (10 games) · Toivo Keinanen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Koykka's chess games?
749 games by Pekka Koykka, from Apr 2008 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 Koykka has played.
What does Pekka Koykka play on the first move as White?
Across 371 games with White in our database, Pekka Koykka opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Koykka answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Pekka Koykka play as White?
As White, Pekka Koykka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (20 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 371 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Koykka play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Koykka most often plays: Benoni Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Pekka Koykka's FIDE rating?
Pekka Koykka is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Pekka Koykka played?
Our database contains 749 games by Pekka Koykka, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 315 wins, 228 draws, 206 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Koykka?
749 games by Pekka Koykka 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.