Prepare against Veikko Koskinen
Finland · World #55,928 classical · FIDE ID 503380
Our database contains 534 games by Veikko Koskinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veikko Koskinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veikko Koskinen 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 | 1,870 | 2,012 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,978 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,972 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 534 | 98 | 227 | 209 | 18.4% |
| As White | 266 | 54 | 121 | 91 | 20.3% |
| As Black | 268 | 44 | 106 | 118 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veikko Koskinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veikko Koskinen's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 167 | 62.8% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 84 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| f4 | 14 | 5.3% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues d3 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 34.5% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues g3 (37.9% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues g3 (30.4% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Koskinen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 100 | 73.0% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 36 | 26.3% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 60 | 69.0% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 29.9% | 23.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Veikko Koskinen's chess games
All 534 games by Veikko Koskinen 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: 98 wins, 227 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 60 | 12/26/22 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 52 | 2/30/20 | 3.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 32 | 5/13/14 | 15.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 72 | 16/27/29 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 3/17/13 | 9.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 4/14/11 | 13.8% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 28 | 5/12/11 | 17.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,304 | 2nd Tampere We TammerSh | A05 |
| Jul 2011 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,207 | 21st Heart of Finland Open | A87 |
| Apr 2004 | Tor-Erik Lindqvist | 2,200 | Turku We TSY Open | A10 |
| Jan 2014 | Harri M Hurme | 2,168 | ch-Helsinki 2014 Group M | A80 |
| Oct 2014 | Arto Elomaa | 2,154 | Helsinki We LauttSK | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 2005 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| Helsinki Open 2 | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 13 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 12 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,687 |
| Helsinki We LauttSK | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| Helsinki We PasVS Open | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,140 |
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Where can I find Veikko Koskinen's chess games?
534 games by Veikko Koskinen, 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 Veikko Koskinen has played.
What does Veikko Koskinen play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Veikko Koskinen opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veikko Koskinen answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Veikko Koskinen play as White?
As White, Veikko Koskinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (52 games, 3.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (32 games, 15.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veikko Koskinen play as Black?
As Black, Veikko Koskinen most often plays: Dutch Defense (72 games, 22.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (33 games, 9.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (29 games, 13.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 268 games.
What is Veikko Koskinen's FIDE rating?
Veikko Koskinen is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Veikko Koskinen played?
Our database contains 534 games by Veikko Koskinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 227 draws, 209 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veikko Koskinen?
534 games by Veikko Koskinen 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.