Prepare against Petri Hokkanen
FM · Finland · World #14,600 classical · FIDE ID 501239
When preparing against Petri Hokkanen, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 550 games by Petri Hokkanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petri Hokkanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petri Hokkanen 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 | 2,109 | 2,333 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,254 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,187 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 550 | 207 | 188 | 155 | 37.6% |
| As White | 278 | 111 | 99 | 68 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 272 | 96 | 89 | 87 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petri Hokkanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petri Hokkanen's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 74.5% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 33 | 11.9% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 11.9% | 42.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hokkanen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hokkanen usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hokkanen usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hokkanen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hokkanen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Hokkanen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 54.6% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 45 | 37.8% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 31 | 30.4% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Petri Hokkanen's chess games
All 550 games by Petri Hokkanen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 207 wins, 188 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 10/14/4 | 35.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A05 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 44 | 15/16/13 | 34.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 30 | 11/13/6 | 36.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,638 | 29th EU-Cup | E12 |
| Jan 1994 | Mats Sjoberg | 2,445 | Stockholm Open | B30 |
| Jan 2002 | Mika Karttunen | 2,429 | ch-FIN | D31 |
| Jul 2004 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,423 | 14th Heart of Finland Open | D45 |
| Feb 2011 | Veijo Maki | 2,409 | chT-FIN 1011 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2019 | 35 | 13.5 | 2,239 |
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2019 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,176 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2013 | 17 | 11 | 2,192 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,315 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 15 | 10 | 2,409 |
| 28th Wch U20 | 1989 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,147 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petri Hokkanen's chess games?
550 games by Petri Hokkanen, from Apr 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 Petri Hokkanen has played.
What does Petri Hokkanen play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Petri Hokkanen opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petri Hokkanen answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petri Hokkanen play as White?
As White, Petri Hokkanen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petri Hokkanen play as Black?
As Black, Petri Hokkanen most often plays: Pirc Defense (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Petri Hokkanen's FIDE rating?
Petri Hokkanen is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Petri Hokkanen played?
Our database contains 550 games by Petri Hokkanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 188 draws, 155 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petri Hokkanen?
550 games by Petri Hokkanen 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.