Prepare against Timo Akkanen
Finland · World #88,492 classical · FIDE ID 505498
When preparing against Timo Akkanen, expect 1.Nf3 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Timo Akkanen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Akkanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Akkanen 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 | 1,763 | 2,039 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 22 | 12 | 46 | 27.5% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 3 | 24 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Akkanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Akkanen's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 74.4% | 34.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 15.4% | 8.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 34.5% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Akkanen usually continues b3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Akkanen usually continues b3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Akkanen usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Akkanen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Akkanen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Akkanen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 58.6% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Timo Akkanen's chess games
All 80 games by Timo Akkanen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Tatyana Fomina | 2,222 | 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | C86 |
| May 2014 | Janne Kokkala | 1,937 | Helsinki We EtVaS 40 Group A | D40 |
| Feb 2019 | Mannifanzil A. Gubaidullin | 1,877 | 40th Jyvaskyla Winter Open B | A46 |
| Jun 2012 | Pentti Rintakoski | 1,875 | Lappeenranta We LprSK | A05 |
| Jul 2008 | Kari Davidsainen | 1,860 | 18th Heart of Finland Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,538 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,161 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,916 |
| 8th Varna Open B | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,655 |
| Lappeenranta We LprSK | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,850 |
| Karhula We KSSP Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Joensuu We JoeSK | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Akkanen's chess games?
80 games by Timo Akkanen, from Oct 2005 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 Timo Akkanen has played.
What does Timo Akkanen play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Timo Akkanen opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Akkanen answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Timo Akkanen play as White?
As White, Timo Akkanen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Akkanen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Akkanen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Timo Akkanen's FIDE rating?
Timo Akkanen is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Timo Akkanen played?
Our database contains 80 games by Timo Akkanen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Akkanen?
80 games by Timo Akkanen 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.