Prepare against Kai Tuorila
Thailand · World #78,767 classical · FIDE ID 6200214
When preparing against Kai Tuorila, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.5% over 31 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Kai Tuorila, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Tuorila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Tuorila 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 | 1,793 | 2,160 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,170 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 2,143 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 34.2% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Tuorila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Tuorila's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 83.7% | 51.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 11.6% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Tuorila usually continues Bg5 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tuorila usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Tuorila usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Tuorila usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Tuorila usually continues Ba3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tuorila usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Kai Tuorila's chess games
All 79 games by Kai Tuorila in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 4/4/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 31 | 11/9/11 | 35.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Torben Sorensen | 2,403 | 11th Thailand Open | A80 |
| May 2001 | Banjuab Jiravorasuk | 2,234 | Thailand Open fin | A42 |
| Mar 2017 | Poompong Wiwatanadate | 2,026 | Bangkok Assumption Open | A37 |
| Aug 2017 | Aleksander Haimi | 1,996 | Lahti We LahS A | D00 |
| Jan 1988 | Aulikki Ristoja | 1,905 | Tampere Elo Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervanta Open | 1991 | 10 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Tampere Elo Open | 1988 | 9 | 4 | 2,028 |
| ch-THA | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,698 |
| Thailand Open fin | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,162 |
| chT-THA Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,889 |
| Bangkok CC Open | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,423 |
| Kuopio Open | 1987 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Tampere Open | 1988 | 5 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Tuorila's chess games?
79 games by Kai Tuorila, from Apr 2003 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 Kai Tuorila has played.
What does Kai Tuorila play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Kai Tuorila opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Tuorila answers 1...g6 (79% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kai Tuorila play as White?
As White, Kai Tuorila's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Tuorila play as Black?
As Black, Kai Tuorila most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Kai Tuorila's FIDE rating?
Kai Tuorila is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Kai Tuorila played?
Our database contains 79 games by Kai Tuorila, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Tuorila?
79 games by Kai Tuorila 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.