Prepare against Timo Paakkonen
FM · Finland · World #5,537 classical · FIDE ID 502995
When preparing against Timo Paakkonen, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 473 games by Timo Paakkonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Paakkonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Paakkonen 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 | 2,259 | 2,310 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,271 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,226 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 473 | 139 | 217 | 117 | 29.4% |
| As White | 253 | 85 | 109 | 59 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 220 | 54 | 108 | 58 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Paakkonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Paakkonen's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 75.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 9.1% | 37.0% |
| g3 | 22 | 8.7% | 52.3% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 3.6% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Paakkonen usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Paakkonen usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Paakkonen usually continues d4 (64.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Paakkonen usually continues g3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Paakkonen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Paakkonen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 68.6% | 56.0% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 12.4% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 10.7% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 67.6% | 41.3% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Timo Paakkonen's chess games
All 473 games by Timo Paakkonen 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: 139 wins, 217 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 14 | 0/12/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/16/9 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,459 | chT-FIN 0910 | C46 |
| Dec 2019 | Verners Putka | 2,448 | ch-EU blitz | C29 |
| Jan 1998 | Kalle Kiik | 2,445 | Helsinki We PasVS Open | C26 |
| Mar 2008 | Petri Kekki | 2,383 | chT-FIN 0708 | A40 |
| Mar 2009 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,376 | chT-FIN 0809 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 22 | 8 | 2,154 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 16 | 13.5 | 2,410 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,314 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| chT-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,288 |
| chT-FIN 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,393 |
| chT-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Paakkonen's chess games?
473 games by Timo Paakkonen, 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 Timo Paakkonen has played.
What does Timo Paakkonen play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Timo Paakkonen opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Paakkonen answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Timo Paakkonen play as White?
As White, Timo Paakkonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Paakkonen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Paakkonen most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Timo Paakkonen's FIDE rating?
Timo Paakkonen is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Timo Paakkonen played?
Our database contains 473 games by Timo Paakkonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 217 draws, 117 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Paakkonen?
473 games by Timo Paakkonen 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.