Prepare against Matti Sassi
Finland · World #51,913 classical · FIDE ID 509612
Our database contains 40 games by Matti Sassi, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matti Sassi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matti Sassi 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 | 1,885 | 1,903 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,903 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 22.5% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matti Sassi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matti Sassi's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sassi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Matti Sassi's chess games
All 40 games by Matti Sassi in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Asko Linna | 1,962 | chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | B12 |
| Jan 2009 | Raimo Leukkunen | 1,921 | Oulu We Sh 77 Open | C68 |
| Oct 2018 | Kerkko Luosto | 1,853 | Tampere TammerSh Fall B | B52 |
| Jan 2019 | Juha-Pekka Koski | 1,648 | chT-FIN Gp4 1819 | B52 |
| Feb 2023 | Pasi Vavuli | 1,472 | chT-FIN Gp1 | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| Oulu Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 1,978 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,801 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,978 |
| Tampere TammerSh Fall B | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,935 |
| Tampere TammerSh Spring Open B | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,690 |
| Raahe We RaahLi | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,810 |
| 21st Heart of Finland Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,533 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matti Sassi's chess games?
40 games by Matti Sassi, from Aug 2013 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 Matti Sassi has played.
What does Matti Sassi play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Matti Sassi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matti Sassi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matti Sassi play as White?
As White, Matti Sassi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matti Sassi play as Black?
As Black, Matti Sassi most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Matti Sassi's FIDE rating?
Matti Sassi is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Matti Sassi played?
Our database contains 40 games by Matti Sassi, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matti Sassi?
40 games by Matti Sassi 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.