Prepare against Frans Valli
FM · Finland · World #6,862 classical · FIDE ID 506087
Our database contains 406 games by Frans Valli, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frans Valli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frans Valli 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 | 2,227 | 2,320 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,240 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 176 | 114 | 116 | 43.3% |
| As White | 210 | 101 | 51 | 58 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 196 | 75 | 63 | 58 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frans Valli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frans Valli's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 42.4% | 60.1% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 25.7% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 45 | 21.4% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 22 | 10.5% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Valli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Valli usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Valli usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Valli usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Valli usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Valli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 45.9% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 28 | 28.6% | 66.1% |
| c5 | 18 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 86.9% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 11.5% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Frans Valli's chess games
All 406 games by Frans Valli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 176 wins, 114 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 42 | 15/19/8 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Alexei Gavrilov | 2,452 | 24th Pardubice Czech Open A | B01 |
| Jul 2013 | Kalle Kiik | 2,446 | 23rd Heart of Finland Open | D16 |
| Oct 2008 | Boris Kharchenko | 2,443 | Wch U18 | C92 |
| Nov 2011 | Jussi Tella | 2,429 | chT-FIN 1112 | C18 |
| Dec 2011 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,421 | 22nd Krakow Open A | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2015 | 30 | 7.5 | 2,142 |
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open | 2009 | 17 | 11 | 2,176 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2013 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,215 |
| Helsinki HSL Easter 4th Group M | 2012 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,306 |
| Oulainen We Shakkilaakso | 2010 | 12 | 8 | 2,209 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,211 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,290 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tommi Luukkonen (13 games) · Erik Ronka (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frans Valli's chess games?
406 games by Frans Valli, from Oct 2007 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 Frans Valli has played.
What does Frans Valli play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Frans Valli opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frans Valli answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Frans Valli play as White?
As White, Frans Valli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frans Valli play as Black?
As Black, Frans Valli most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Frans Valli's FIDE rating?
Frans Valli is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Frans Valli played?
Our database contains 406 games by Frans Valli, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 114 draws, 116 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frans Valli?
406 games by Frans Valli 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.