Prepare against Petri Kekki
IM · Finland · World #5,114 classical · FIDE ID 500348
Our database contains 1,010 games by Petri Kekki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petri Kekki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petri Kekki 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 | 2,270 | 2,411 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,279 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,305 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,010 | 384 | 321 | 305 | 38.0% |
| As White | 495 | 212 | 161 | 122 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 515 | 172 | 160 | 183 | 33.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petri Kekki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petri Kekki's side.
First moves as White (495 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 480 | 97.0% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kekki usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kekki usually continues c4 (57.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kekki usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kekki usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kekki usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kekki usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 214 | 92.6% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 6.5% | 53.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 100 | 61.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 27.2% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 10.5% | 70.6% |
Petri Kekki's chess games
All 1,010 games by Petri Kekki 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: 384 wins, 321 draws, 305 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 125 | 58/40/27 | 46.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 56 | 22/23/11 | 39.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 33 | 19/8/6 | 57.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 64 | 21/16/27 | 32.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 12/19/21 | 23.1% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 39 | 12/10/17 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 14/9/13 | 38.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 35 | 10/10/15 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 32 | 12/10/10 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 6/9/12 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Alberto David | 2,609 | 3rd Rethymno Open | D11 |
| Mar 2013 | Aleksandr Volodin | 2,509 | chT-FIN 1213 | D20 |
| Jan 1991 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,505 | chT-FIN | D45 |
| Sep 2007 | Olav Sepp | 2,457 | chT-FIN 0708 | B28 |
| Jun 2001 | Kalle Kiik | 2,451 | 3rd Helsinki ShakkiNet IM | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2016 | 153 | 75 | 2,320 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 72 | 38.5 | 2,353 |
| Espoo Open | 1996 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1999 | 27 | 15 | 2,323 |
| Helsinki Open | 2000 | 20 | 10 | 2,401 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,348 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1986 | 13 | 7 | 2,445 |
| Borsodtavho-B | 1991 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joose Norri (22 games) · Heikki M.J. Westerinen (13 games) · Kalle Kiik (11 games) · Risto Nevanlinna (11 games) · Marko Manninen (10 games) · Markku Hartikainen (10 games) · Tommi Luukkonen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petri Kekki's chess games?
1,010 games by Petri Kekki, 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 Kekki has played.
What does Petri Kekki play on the first move as White?
Across 495 games with White in our database, Petri Kekki opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petri Kekki answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...Nc6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Petri Kekki play as White?
As White, Petri Kekki's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (125 games, 46.4% win rate); Slav Defense (56 games, 39.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (33 games, 57.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 495 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petri Kekki play as Black?
As Black, Petri Kekki most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (64 games, 32.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (39 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 515 games.
What is Petri Kekki's FIDE rating?
Petri Kekki is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Petri Kekki played?
Our database contains 1,010 games by Petri Kekki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 384 wins, 321 draws, 305 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petri Kekki?
1,010 games by Petri Kekki 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.