Prepare against Jarmo Sorvari
Finland · World #20,087 classical · FIDE ID 509671
Our database contains 401 games by Jarmo Sorvari, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jarmo Sorvari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jarmo Sorvari 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 | 2,056 | 2,086 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,056 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 105 | 153 | 143 | 26.2% |
| As White | 204 | 64 | 75 | 65 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 197 | 41 | 78 | 78 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jarmo Sorvari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jarmo Sorvari's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 202 | 99.0% | 49.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 49.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sorvari usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sorvari usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Sorvari usually continues c4 (32.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sorvari usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sorvari usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 100.0% | 44.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 90.6% | 38.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Jarmo Sorvari's chess games
All 401 games by Jarmo Sorvari in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 105 wins, 153 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 16/11/13 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Zsuzsa Polgar | 2,550 | Valkeakoski Simul | A46 |
| Nov 2019 | Kalle Niemi | 2,314 | Turku We TuTS Open | B90 |
| May 2016 | Matti Tommiska | 2,227 | Helsinki We EtVaS A | E61 |
| May 2014 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,197 | Helsinki We EtVaS 40 Group M | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Jaakko Kivimaki | 2,194 | 28th Heart of Finland Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervanta Open | 1992 | 15 | 6 | 2,058 |
| Tampere We TammerSh A | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 2,103 |
| Tampere Open | 2003 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| 2nd Tampere We TammerSh | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,111 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,076 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,872 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jarmo Sorvari's chess games?
401 games by Jarmo Sorvari, from May 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 Jarmo Sorvari has played.
What does Jarmo Sorvari play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Jarmo Sorvari opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jarmo Sorvari answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jarmo Sorvari play as White?
As White, Jarmo Sorvari's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jarmo Sorvari play as Black?
As Black, Jarmo Sorvari most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Jarmo Sorvari's FIDE rating?
Jarmo Sorvari is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Jarmo Sorvari played?
Our database contains 401 games by Jarmo Sorvari, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 153 draws, 143 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarmo Sorvari?
401 games by Jarmo Sorvari 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.