Prepare against Kalevi Lehtosaari
Finland · World #42,177 classical · FIDE ID 501174
Our database contains 305 games by Kalevi Lehtosaari, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kalevi Lehtosaari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kalevi Lehtosaari 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 | 1,925 | 2,052 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,994 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,960 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 92 | 85 | 128 | 30.2% |
| As White | 148 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 157 | 44 | 36 | 77 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 125 | 84.5% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 10.1% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Lehtosaari usually continues Nc3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lehtosaari usually continues Nc3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lehtosaari usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lehtosaari usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Lehtosaari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Lehtosaari usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 79.7% | 34.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 18.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 18.2% | 60.0% |
Kalevi Lehtosaari's chess games
All 305 games by Kalevi Lehtosaari in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 92 wins, 85 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 11/11/14 | 30.6% |
| A40 | English Opening | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 42 | 11/9/22 | 26.2% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Heikki Lehtinen | 2,329 | Oulu We OSS Open | A21 |
| Jan 2009 | Risto Tuominen | 2,268 | Turku We TuTS Open | D43 |
| Jan 2001 | Sauli Keskinen | 2,229 | Turku Open | A25 |
| Mar 2007 | Paul Morant | 2,194 | chT1A-FIN 0607 | E11 |
| Jan 2002 | Ilkka Hartio | 2,119 | Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Seniors | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,003 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,016 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 2,182 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2008 | 13 | 4 | 1,988 |
| Turku Open | 2001 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| Gausdal Classics Elo Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 1,926 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kalevi Lehtosaari's chess games?
305 games by Kalevi Lehtosaari, from Jul 2007 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 Kalevi Lehtosaari has played.
What does Kalevi Lehtosaari play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Kalevi Lehtosaari opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kalevi Lehtosaari answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Kalevi Lehtosaari play as White?
As White, Kalevi Lehtosaari's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 30.6% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kalevi Lehtosaari play as Black?
As Black, Kalevi Lehtosaari most often plays: Petrov's Defense (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Kalevi Lehtosaari's FIDE rating?
Kalevi Lehtosaari is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Kalevi Lehtosaari played?
Our database contains 305 games by Kalevi Lehtosaari, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 85 draws, 128 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kalevi Lehtosaari?
305 games by Kalevi Lehtosaari 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.