Prepare against Kaimar Puusepp
CM · Estonia · World #15,727 classical · FIDE ID 4502760
When preparing against Kaimar Puusepp, expect 1.Nf3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 76 games by Kaimar Puusepp, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kaimar Puusepp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaimar Puusepp 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 | 2,098 | 2,098 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,092 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,127 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 15 | 28 | 33 | 19.7% |
| As White | 40 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaimar Puusepp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaimar Puusepp's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 87.5% | 32.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 32.9% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Puusepp usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Puusepp usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Puusepp usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Puusepp usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Puusepp usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 61.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Kaimar Puusepp's chess games
All 76 games by Kaimar Puusepp in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 28 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,659 | 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open | A09 |
| Nov 2011 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,567 | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open | B06 |
| Nov 2023 | Chen Zhu | 2,423 | 23rd Puhajarve Rapid Open | A43 |
| Nov 2017 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,290 | Heinola 100 ottelu Vierumaki | A13 |
| Nov 2021 | Toomas Valgmae | 2,270 | 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2017 | 12 | 5 | 2,354 |
| 23rd Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,394 |
| 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 2,251 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,045 |
| 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,384 |
| 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,471 |
| 14th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 2,363 |
| 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaimar Puusepp's chess games?
76 games by Kaimar Puusepp, from Aug 2012 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 Kaimar Puusepp has played.
What does Kaimar Puusepp play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Kaimar Puusepp opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaimar Puusepp answers 1...g6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Kaimar Puusepp play as White?
As White, Kaimar Puusepp's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaimar Puusepp play as Black?
As Black, Kaimar Puusepp most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Kaimar Puusepp's FIDE rating?
Kaimar Puusepp is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kaimar Puusepp played?
Our database contains 76 games by Kaimar Puusepp, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 28 draws, 33 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaimar Puusepp?
76 games by Kaimar Puusepp 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.