Prepare against Petri Kopsa
Finland · World #37,138 classical · FIDE ID 1706594
Our database contains 235 games by Petri Kopsa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petri Kopsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petri Kopsa 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 | 1,948 | 2,088 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 2,033 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,029 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 70 | 52 | 112 | 29.8% |
| As White | 120 | 28 | 29 | 63 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 115 | 42 | 23 | 49 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petri Kopsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petri Kopsa's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 65.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 18 | 15.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 12.5% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.5% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kopsa usually continues c4 (34.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kopsa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kopsa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Kopsa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kopsa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Kopsa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 87.0% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 39.3% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Petri Kopsa's chess games
All 235 games by Petri Kopsa 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: 70 wins, 52 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Allan Kiviaho | 2,238 | Helsinki We HSK Open | A89 |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Chernikov | 2,231 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A52 |
| Jan 1993 | Markku Lahtinen | 2,220 | Kalakukko Open | B93 |
| May 2005 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,216 | Helsinki We HSK Open | A80 |
| Nov 2005 | Eetu Prieur | 2,187 | chT1B-FIN 0506 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalakukko Open | 1993 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Helsinki A1 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-FIN U20 | 1987 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,934 |
| Helsinki Open | 1992 | 9 | 3 | 2,214 |
| 16th Heart of Finland Open | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| Helsinki We X | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| Helsinki We HSK Open | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petri Kopsa's chess games?
235 games by Petri Kopsa, 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 Petri Kopsa has played.
What does Petri Kopsa play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Petri Kopsa opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petri Kopsa answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Petri Kopsa play as White?
As White, Petri Kopsa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petri Kopsa play as Black?
As Black, Petri Kopsa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Petri Kopsa's FIDE rating?
Petri Kopsa is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Petri Kopsa played?
Our database contains 235 games by Petri Kopsa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 52 draws, 112 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petri Kopsa?
235 games by Petri Kopsa 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.