Prepare against Matias Lappalainen
Finland · World #24,822 classical · FIDE ID 505048
Our database contains 85 games by Matias Lappalainen, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matias Lappalainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matias Lappalainen 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 | 2,019 | 2,019 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,961 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,940 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 18 | 32 | 35 | 21.2% |
| As White | 48 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lappalainen usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Lappalainen usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lappalainen usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Matias Lappalainen's chess games
All 85 games by Matias Lappalainen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Eduard Cervelli | 2,255 | Schweizer Bundesturnier 2026 | B50 |
| Jan 2013 | Jouko Aijala | 2,130 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | E07 |
| Aug 2012 | Aleksander Rudakov | 2,086 | ch-EU U14 | C42 |
| Jan 2013 | Arto Elomaa | 2,056 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | C45 |
| Aug 2012 | Oliver Johannesson | 2,047 | ch-EU U14 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2010 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,067 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,800 |
| 22nd Heart of Finland Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-Nordic School U15 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,846 |
| 23rd Heart of Finland Open | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matias Lappalainen's chess games?
85 games by Matias Lappalainen, from Sep 2009 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 Matias Lappalainen has played.
What does Matias Lappalainen play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Matias Lappalainen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matias Lappalainen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matias Lappalainen play as White?
As White, Matias Lappalainen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matias Lappalainen play as Black?
As Black, Matias Lappalainen most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Matias Lappalainen's FIDE rating?
Matias Lappalainen is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Matias Lappalainen played?
Our database contains 85 games by Matias Lappalainen, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matias Lappalainen?
85 games by Matias Lappalainen 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.