Prepare against Joni Seppala
Finland · World #20,233 classical · FIDE ID 511285
Our database contains 66 games by Joni Seppala, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joni Seppala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joni Seppala 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 | 2,055 | 2,079 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,884 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 18 | 14 | 34 | 27.3% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joni Seppala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joni Seppala's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Seppala usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Seppala usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Seppala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
Joni Seppala's chess games
All 66 games by Joni Seppala in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Poley,V | 2,276 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | A41 |
| Jul 2025 | Niilo Man Nissinen | 2,209 | 33rd Heart of Finland Open | B90 |
| Sep 2018 | Arto Pitkaaho | 2,196 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | A96 |
| Sep 2022 | Tapani Tahkavuori | 2,057 | chT1-FIN Gp2 | D30 |
| Nov 2022 | Markku Kinnunen | 2,004 | chT1-FIN Gp2 | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 2,088 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| 33rd Heart of Finland Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,187 |
| Tampere We TammerSh B | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,715 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joni Seppala's chess games?
66 games by Joni Seppala, from Jul 2014 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 Joni Seppala has played.
What does Joni Seppala play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Joni Seppala opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joni Seppala answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Joni Seppala play as White?
As White, Joni Seppala's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joni Seppala play as Black?
As Black, Joni Seppala most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Joni Seppala's FIDE rating?
Joni Seppala is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Joni Seppala played?
Our database contains 66 games by Joni Seppala, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joni Seppala?
66 games by Joni Seppala 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.