Prepare against Ville Makinen
Finland · World #23,238 classical · FIDE ID 502197
Our database contains 85 games by Ville Makinen, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ville Makinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ville Makinen 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 | 2,031 | 2,039 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 1,982 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,025 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 24 | 35 | 26 | 28.2% |
| As White | 45 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ville Makinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ville Makinen's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 77.8% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 22.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 45.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Makinen usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Makinen usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Makinen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Makinen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Makinen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Makinen usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Ville Makinen's chess games
All 85 games by Ville Makinen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 35 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Kari Rauramaa | 2,209 | 3rd Helsinki We Garde | A34 |
| Jan 2026 | Petri Hokkanen | 2,187 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | A46 |
| Jan 2017 | Bazhen D. Radkov | 2,182 | chT-FIN 1B 1617 | A48 |
| Jan 2009 | Petri Kopsa | 2,080 | 5th Helsinki We HSK | A21 |
| Jan 2010 | Antti Heikkila | 2,057 | 8th Helsinki We HSK Eero Book 100 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Helsinki | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| chT1A-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,006 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| 8th Helsinki We HSK Eero Book 100 | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 8th Helsinki We HSK | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,853 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,159 |
| 6th Helsinki We HSL | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,876 |
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ville Makinen's chess games?
85 games by Ville Makinen, from Apr 2009 to Aug 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 Ville Makinen has played.
What does Ville Makinen play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Ville Makinen opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ville Makinen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ville Makinen play as White?
As White, Ville Makinen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ville Makinen play as Black?
As Black, Ville Makinen most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ville Makinen's FIDE rating?
Ville Makinen is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Ville Makinen played?
Our database contains 85 games by Ville Makinen, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 35 draws, 26 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ville Makinen?
85 games by Ville Makinen 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.