Prepare against Seppo Pukkinen
Finland · World #42,411 classical · FIDE ID 504416
Our database contains 97 games by Seppo Pukkinen, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Seppo Pukkinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seppo Pukkinen 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 | 1,924 | 2,048 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,960 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 32.0% |
| As White | 54 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seppo Pukkinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seppo Pukkinen's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 92.6% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Pukkinen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Pukkinen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pukkinen usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pukkinen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pukkinen usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pukkinen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 52.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Seppo Pukkinen's chess games
All 97 games by Seppo Pukkinen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 31 wins, 31 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Pertti Ilari Lehikoinen | 2,250 | chT-FIN 1A 9899 | A04 |
| Jul 2012 | Perttu Anttila | 2,136 | 22nd Heart of Finland Open | D13 |
| Jan 2003 | Timo Nisula | 2,045 | chT1C-FIN 0203 | C41 |
| Jul 2011 | Erkki Pursiainen | 1,952 | 21st Heart of Finland Open | C05 |
| Nov 2011 | Sauli Pyylampi | 1,936 | chT-FIN 1A 1112 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| 16th Heart of Finland Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,016 |
| chT1C-FIN 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,016 |
| chT-FIN1C 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Hyvinkaa Open | 1994 | 5 | 2 | – |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,032 |
| 22nd Heart of Finland Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seppo Pukkinen's chess games?
97 games by Seppo Pukkinen, from Oct 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 Seppo Pukkinen has played.
What does Seppo Pukkinen play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Seppo Pukkinen opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seppo Pukkinen answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games).
What openings does Seppo Pukkinen play as White?
As White, Seppo Pukkinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seppo Pukkinen play as Black?
As Black, Seppo Pukkinen most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Seppo Pukkinen's FIDE rating?
Seppo Pukkinen is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Seppo Pukkinen played?
Our database contains 97 games by Seppo Pukkinen, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 31 draws, 35 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seppo Pukkinen?
97 games by Seppo Pukkinen 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.