Prepare against Antti Suominen
Finland · World #43,106 classical · FIDE ID 504467
When preparing against Antti Suominen, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 405 games by Antti Suominen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antti Suominen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antti Suominen 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 | 1,921 | 2,068 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,043 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,030 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 405 | 116 | 120 | 169 | 28.6% |
| As White | 199 | 66 | 61 | 72 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 206 | 50 | 59 | 97 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antti Suominen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antti Suominen's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 88.4% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 21 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Suominen usually continues d4 (59.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Suominen usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Suominen usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Suominen usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Suominen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Suominen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 40.6% | 35.4% |
| d5 | 29 | 28.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 23 | 22.8% | 34.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 7.9% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 95.7% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Antti Suominen's chess games
All 405 games by Antti Suominen 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: 116 wins, 120 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 38 | 19/7/12 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 28 | 6/6/16 | 21.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| D76 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Joose Norri | 2,327 | Helsinki We KapSK A | C78 |
| Jan 2012 | Jan Ristoja | 2,283 | chT-FIN 1A 1112 | B21 |
| Aug 2017 | Harry Mansner | 2,280 | Helsinki We HSK syksy | B22 |
| Dec 2014 | Petri Hokkanen | 2,240 | Helsinki Open | A23 |
| Jan 2005 | Jyrki Kiltti | 2,221 | Tampere We TaSY Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Helsinki We HSL | 2014 | 18 | 7 | 1,926 |
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2014 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,961 |
| Helsinki We Garde 9th | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| Helsinki HSL Easter 4th Group A | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| 3rd Helsinki We Garde | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,089 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,881 |
| 8th Helsinki We HSK | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antti Suominen's chess games?
405 games by Antti Suominen, 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 Antti Suominen has played.
What does Antti Suominen play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Antti Suominen opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antti Suominen answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Antti Suominen play as White?
As White, Antti Suominen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (38 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antti Suominen play as Black?
As Black, Antti Suominen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Antti Suominen's FIDE rating?
Antti Suominen is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Antti Suominen played?
Our database contains 405 games by Antti Suominen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 120 draws, 169 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antti Suominen?
405 games by Antti Suominen 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.