Prepare against Erkki Suomalainen
Finland · World #14,238 classical · FIDE ID 502898
Our database contains 164 games by Erkki Suomalainen, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erkki Suomalainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erkki Suomalainen 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 | 2,113 | 2,202 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 54 | 48 | 61 | 32.9% |
| As White | 87 | 30 | 24 | 32 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erkki Suomalainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erkki Suomalainen's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 39.1% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 32.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 19.5% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.2% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Suomalainen usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Suomalainen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Suomalainen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Suomalainen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Suomalainen usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Suomalainen usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 72.2% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 19.4% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Erkki Suomalainen's chess games
All 164 games by Erkki Suomalainen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 54 wins, 48 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Juri Vetemaa | 2,395 | ch-Helsinki Club | B38 |
| Nov 2019 | Pekka Koykka | 2,382 | chT-FIN 1920 | A04 |
| Jan 1992 | Esko-Matti Hakulinen | 2,310 | Kalakukko Open | A12 |
| Oct 2002 | Pertti Ilari Lehikoinen | 2,262 | chT-FIN 1B 0203 | D46 |
| Nov 2014 | Keijo Kononen | 2,229 | chT-FIN 1415 | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyvaskyla Open | 1994 | 13 | 3 | 2,179 |
| Kuopio Open | 1991 | 10 | 4.5 | – |
| Kalakukko Open | 1993 | 10 | 4 | 2,260 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-A | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,247 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,368 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,886 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,184 |
| chT1A-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erkki Suomalainen's chess games?
164 games by Erkki Suomalainen, from Dec 2012 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 Erkki Suomalainen has played.
What does Erkki Suomalainen play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Erkki Suomalainen opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erkki Suomalainen answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Erkki Suomalainen play as White?
As White, Erkki Suomalainen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erkki Suomalainen play as Black?
As Black, Erkki Suomalainen most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Erkki Suomalainen's FIDE rating?
Erkki Suomalainen is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Erkki Suomalainen played?
Our database contains 164 games by Erkki Suomalainen, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 48 draws, 61 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erkki Suomalainen?
164 games by Erkki Suomalainen 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.