Prepare against Kari Tammela
FM · Finland · World #13,964 classical · FIDE ID 501018
When preparing against Kari Tammela, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 29.3% over 41 games.
Our database contains 278 games by Kari Tammela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kari Tammela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kari Tammela 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 | 2,116 | 2,235 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 94 | 79 | 104 | 33.8% |
| As White | 138 | 45 | 48 | 44 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 140 | 49 | 31 | 60 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kari Tammela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kari Tammela's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 83 | 60.1% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 44 | 31.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Tammela usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Tammela usually continues e3 (63.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Tammela usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Tammela usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tammela usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Tammela usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 61.7% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 14 | 23.3% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 90.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
Kari Tammela's chess games
All 278 games by Kari Tammela 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: 94 wins, 79 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 41 | 12/17/12 | 29.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Ilkka J Saren | 2,385 | chT-FIN | C43 |
| Jan 1994 | Aleksei Holmsten | 2,320 | Tampere Open 2 | B33 |
| Jan 1991 | Marko Manninen | 2,310 | chT-FIN | E11 |
| Oct 2010 | Osmo Kauppila | 2,306 | chT-FIN1A 1011 | B29 |
| Jan 1991 | Leonid Schulman | 2,290 | Jyvaskyla Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuopio Open | 1992 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,314 |
| chT-FIN | 1992 | 17 | 7 | 2,224 |
| Jyvaskyla Open | 1992 | 11 | 5 | 2,311 |
| Tampere Taraus Open | 1993 | 10 | 3 | 2,240 |
| Tampere Open | 1989 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-FIN Open | 1997 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| Hervanta Open | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kari Tammela's chess games?
278 games by Kari Tammela, 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 Kari Tammela has played.
What does Kari Tammela play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Kari Tammela opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kari Tammela answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Kari Tammela play as White?
As White, Kari Tammela's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kari Tammela play as Black?
As Black, Kari Tammela most often plays: Petrov's Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Kari Tammela's FIDE rating?
Kari Tammela is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Kari Tammela played?
Our database contains 278 games by Kari Tammela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 79 draws, 104 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kari Tammela?
278 games by Kari Tammela 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.