Prepare against Matti Tommiska
Finland · World #6,261 classical · FIDE ID 502669
Our database contains 153 games by Matti Tommiska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matti Tommiska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matti Tommiska 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 | 2,240 | 2,243 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 60 | 52 | 41 | 39.2% |
| As White | 76 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matti Tommiska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matti Tommiska's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 90.8% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Tommiska usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Tommiska usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Tommiska usually continues f4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tommiska usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tommiska usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Tommiska usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 87.8% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Matti Tommiska's chess games
All 153 games by Matti Tommiska 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: 60 wins, 52 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Mikko Kivisto | 2,307 | chT-FIN 0506 | B01 |
| Feb 2019 | Harry Mansner | 2,293 | chT-FIN 1819 | E90 |
| Jan 1997 | Timo Lampen | 2,280 | chT-FIN 9697 | D32 |
| Jan 1997 | Harri M Hurme | 2,265 | chT-FIN 1div B | B00 |
| May 2012 | Kari Pulkkinen | 2,261 | FIN Team Cup | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN int U20 | 1987 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| chT-FIN 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,144 |
| chT-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-FIN 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,263 |
| chT-FIN 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,266 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matti Tommiska's chess games?
153 games by Matti Tommiska, 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 Matti Tommiska has played.
What does Matti Tommiska play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Matti Tommiska opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matti Tommiska answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Matti Tommiska play as White?
As White, Matti Tommiska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matti Tommiska play as Black?
As Black, Matti Tommiska most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Matti Tommiska's FIDE rating?
Matti Tommiska is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Matti Tommiska played?
Our database contains 153 games by Matti Tommiska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 52 draws, 41 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matti Tommiska?
153 games by Matti Tommiska 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.