Prepare against Lauri Sarkio
Finland · World #18,284 classical · FIDE ID 511960
Our database contains 103 games by Lauri Sarkio, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lauri Sarkio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lauri Sarkio 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 | 2,072 | 2,083 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,030 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,046 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 32.0% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lauri Sarkio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lauri Sarkio's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 70.6% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 17.6% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sarkio usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sarkio usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sarkio usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sarkio usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sarkio usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sarkio usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 64.3% | 30.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Lauri Sarkio's chess games
All 103 games by Lauri Sarkio in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 33 wins, 34 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,253 | Lahti LahS Weekend A | B11 |
| Oct 2024 | H Salo | 2,186 | TCh-FIN 2024-25 | E97 |
| Nov 2017 | Teemu Vihinen | 2,157 | Helsinki We LauttSSK | C03 |
| May 2019 | Patrik Aalto | 2,022 | Helsinki EtVaS Open | B40 |
| Feb 2019 | Timo Porrasmaa | 2,017 | Helsinki MatSK Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,051 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,037 |
| Helsinki EtVaS Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,025 |
| Helsinki We EtVaS A | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lauri Sarkio's chess games?
103 games by Lauri Sarkio, from Feb 2016 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 Lauri Sarkio has played.
What does Lauri Sarkio play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Lauri Sarkio opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lauri Sarkio answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lauri Sarkio play as White?
As White, Lauri Sarkio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lauri Sarkio play as Black?
As Black, Lauri Sarkio most often plays: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Lauri Sarkio's FIDE rating?
Lauri Sarkio is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Lauri Sarkio played?
Our database contains 103 games by Lauri Sarkio, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 34 draws, 36 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lauri Sarkio?
103 games by Lauri Sarkio 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.