Prepare against Kari Terasalo
Finland · World #77,243 classical · FIDE ID 506621
When preparing against Kari Terasalo, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 96 games by Kari Terasalo, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kari Terasalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kari Terasalo 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 | 1,798 | 1,941 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,818 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 28 | 22 | 46 | 29.2% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 11 | 22 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kari Terasalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kari Terasalo's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 42.6% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 27.7% | 34.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| c3 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Terasalo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Terasalo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Terasalo usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Terasalo usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Terasalo usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Terasalo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 42.3% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Kari Terasalo's chess games
All 96 games by Kari Terasalo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Roger Hoffmann | 2,065 | Helsinki HSL Easter 4th Group A | D02 |
| Jan 2014 | Ilkka Mustonen | 2,058 | ch-FIN Open | B30 |
| Jan 2014 | Tuomo Pasanen | 2,030 | ch-FIN Open | E20 |
| Jan 2009 | Tomi Tocklin | 1,948 | chA-Helsinki | A00 |
| Apr 2012 | Esa Auvinen | 1,932 | Helsinki HSL Easter 4th Group A | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2022 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,707 |
| Vantaa We Remi Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,075 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,002 |
| Helsinki-ch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,777 |
| chA-Helsinki | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,902 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,150 |
| 9th Group B Helsinki We Garde | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,777 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kari Terasalo's chess games?
96 games by Kari Terasalo, from Apr 2009 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 Terasalo has played.
What does Kari Terasalo play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Kari Terasalo opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kari Terasalo answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Kari Terasalo play as White?
As White, Kari Terasalo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kari Terasalo play as Black?
As Black, Kari Terasalo most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Kari Terasalo's FIDE rating?
Kari Terasalo is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Kari Terasalo played?
Our database contains 96 games by Kari Terasalo, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kari Terasalo?
96 games by Kari Terasalo 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.