Prepare against Ari Tonteri
Finland · World #46,995 classical · FIDE ID 503479
Our database contains 298 games by Ari Tonteri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ari Tonteri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ari Tonteri 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 | 1,905 | 2,009 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 93 | 86 | 119 | 31.2% |
| As White | 158 | 54 | 38 | 66 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 140 | 39 | 48 | 53 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ari Tonteri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ari Tonteri's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 94.9% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Tonteri usually continues Nf3 (39.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Tonteri usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Tonteri usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Tonteri usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tonteri usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 82.9% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 91.1% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Ari Tonteri's chess games
All 298 games by Ari Tonteri 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: 93 wins, 86 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Vasiliy Guzynin | 2,302 | 11th IBCA Wch Blind | E92 |
| Apr 1988 | Milenko Cabarkapa | 2,275 | IBCA Olympiad Blind 08th Prelim B | D58 |
| Oct 2006 | Milenko Cabarkapa | 2,197 | 11th IBCA Wch Blind | E66 |
| Aug 2000 | Milutin Sakic | 2,155 | 11th IBCA-ol blind | C45 |
| Aug 2010 | Diego Aguilar Sevilla | 2,136 | 12th IBCA Wch Blind | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th IBCA-ol blind | 1992 | 11 | 8 | 2,386 |
| 7th IBCA Wch Blind | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 2,283 |
| IBCA Blind Wch04 | 1978 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| IBCA Blind Wch05 | 1982 | 11 | 5 | – |
| 1st IBCA WorldCup | 1990 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,893 |
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,039 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ari Tonteri's chess games?
298 games by Ari Tonteri, 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 Ari Tonteri has played.
What does Ari Tonteri play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Ari Tonteri opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ari Tonteri answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ari Tonteri play as White?
As White, Ari Tonteri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ari Tonteri play as Black?
As Black, Ari Tonteri most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Ari Tonteri's FIDE rating?
Ari Tonteri is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Ari Tonteri played?
Our database contains 298 games by Ari Tonteri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 86 draws, 119 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ari Tonteri?
298 games by Ari Tonteri 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.