Prepare against Seppo Kinnunen
Finland · World #40,815 classical · FIDE ID 501646
Our database contains 39 games by Seppo Kinnunen, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Seppo Kinnunen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seppo Kinnunen 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 | 1,931 | 1,970 | Nov 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,957 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seppo Kinnunen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seppo Kinnunen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kinnunen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Seppo Kinnunen's chess games
All 39 games by Seppo Kinnunen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Harri Hytonen | 2,075 | chT-FIN1B 1011 | B12 |
| May 2006 | Petri Suuronen | 1,943 | Vantaa We EtVaS | B07 |
| Sep 2018 | Leif Nystrom | 1,932 | chT-FIN Gp1 1819 | B23 |
| Feb 2013 | Tapio Julkunen | 1,922 | chT1-FIN West 1213 | B23 |
| Apr 2012 | Raimo Hall | 1,868 | FIN Team Cup | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN1B 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,936 |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,805 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,127 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,900 |
| chT1B-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,728 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seppo Kinnunen's chess games?
39 games by Seppo Kinnunen, from Apr 2009 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 Seppo Kinnunen has played.
What does Seppo Kinnunen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Seppo Kinnunen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seppo Kinnunen answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Seppo Kinnunen play as White?
As White, Seppo Kinnunen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seppo Kinnunen play as Black?
As Black, Seppo Kinnunen most often plays: Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Seppo Kinnunen's FIDE rating?
Seppo Kinnunen is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Seppo Kinnunen played?
Our database contains 39 games by Seppo Kinnunen, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seppo Kinnunen?
39 games by Seppo Kinnunen 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.