Prepare against Matti Uimonen
Finland · World #23,967 classical · FIDE ID 503088
Our database contains 162 games by Matti Uimonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matti Uimonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matti Uimonen 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 | 2,025 | 2,122 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,084 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 61 | 41 | 60 | 37.7% |
| As White | 82 | 41 | 19 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 20 | 22 | 38 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matti Uimonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matti Uimonen's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 100.0% | 61.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Uimonen usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Uimonen usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Uimonen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 61.1% | 34.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 25.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Matti Uimonen's chess games
All 162 games by Matti Uimonen 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: 61 wins, 41 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Dmitry V. Sklyarov | 2,432 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | A06 |
| Jan 1999 | Heikki Kallio | 2,352 | Naantali Open | A40 |
| Feb 2016 | Olli Sisatto | 2,258 | chT1A-FIN 1516 | D02 |
| Sep 2010 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,256 | chT-FIN1A 1011 | E11 |
| Jan 1997 | Jyrki Salonen | 2,255 | chT-FIN 9697 Div-A | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 1999 | 14 | 6 | 2,135 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
| chT1-FIN East 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| chT1A-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-A | 1997 | 5 | 3 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matti Uimonen's chess games?
162 games by Matti Uimonen, 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 Uimonen has played.
What does Matti Uimonen play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Matti Uimonen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matti Uimonen answers 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Matti Uimonen play as White?
As White, Matti Uimonen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matti Uimonen play as Black?
As Black, Matti Uimonen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 23.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Matti Uimonen's FIDE rating?
Matti Uimonen is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Matti Uimonen played?
Our database contains 162 games by Matti Uimonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 41 draws, 60 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matti Uimonen?
162 games by Matti Uimonen 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.