Prepare against Jorma Lehtioksa
Finland · World #12,444 classical · FIDE ID 502200
When preparing against Jorma Lehtioksa, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Jorma Lehtioksa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorma Lehtioksa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorma Lehtioksa 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 | 2,135 | 2,199 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,170 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 43 | 98 | 53 | 22.2% |
| As White | 96 | 24 | 53 | 19 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 98 | 19 | 45 | 34 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorma Lehtioksa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorma Lehtioksa's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 39.6% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 28 | 29.2% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lehtioksa usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lehtioksa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lehtioksa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 51.8% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lehtioksa usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lehtioksa usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lehtioksa usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 82.8% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Jorma Lehtioksa's chess games
All 194 games by Jorma Lehtioksa 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: 43 wins, 98 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Igor Efimov | 2,420 | 28th EU-Cup | A57 |
| Jan 1994 | Kari Tammela | 2,310 | 4th Heart of Finland Open | B31 |
| Jan 1996 | Ville Lehto | 2,295 | chT-FIN 9596 | B33 |
| Mar 2018 | Risto Tuominen | 2,283 | chT-FIN 1718 | A85 |
| Dec 2017 | Heikki Salo | 2,239 | chT-FIN 1718 | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 28 | 14 | 2,240 |
| chT-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,171 |
| chT-FIN 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| 8th Heart of Finland Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,198 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,237 |
| chT-FIN 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,102 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorma Lehtioksa's chess games?
194 games by Jorma Lehtioksa, 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 Jorma Lehtioksa has played.
What does Jorma Lehtioksa play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Jorma Lehtioksa opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorma Lehtioksa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jorma Lehtioksa play as White?
As White, Jorma Lehtioksa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorma Lehtioksa play as Black?
As Black, Jorma Lehtioksa most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Jorma Lehtioksa's FIDE rating?
Jorma Lehtioksa is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Jorma Lehtioksa played?
Our database contains 194 games by Jorma Lehtioksa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 98 draws, 53 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorma Lehtioksa?
194 games by Jorma Lehtioksa 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.