Prepare against Mikko Tolonen
Finland · World #20,086 classical · FIDE ID 502677
Our database contains 306 games by Mikko Tolonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikko Tolonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikko Tolonen 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 | 2,056 | 2,254 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 79 | 133 | 94 | 25.8% |
| As White | 154 | 40 | 70 | 44 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 152 | 39 | 63 | 50 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikko Tolonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikko Tolonen's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 154 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Tolonen usually continues c3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tolonen usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tolonen usually continues d4 (40.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 100.0% | 40.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Mikko Tolonen's chess games
All 306 games by Mikko Tolonen 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: 79 wins, 133 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 42 | 9/18/15 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 5/8/11 | 20.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Unto E Venalainen | 2,360 | chT-FIN 9697 Div-B | C02 |
| Sep 2012 | Antti Virtanen | 2,343 | chT-FIN 1213 | A30 |
| Nov 2001 | Eero J. Raaste | 2,330 | chT-FIN 0102 | C17 |
| Jan 1997 | Jukka Puranen | 2,330 | chT-FIN 9798 | A45 |
| Jan 2003 | Tapio Salo | 2,316 | chT-FIN 0203 qual1 | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,171 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,224 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,100 |
| chT-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-FIN 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 0.5 | 2,147 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,055 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikko Tolonen's chess games?
306 games by Mikko Tolonen, 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 Mikko Tolonen has played.
What does Mikko Tolonen play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Mikko Tolonen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikko Tolonen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mikko Tolonen play as White?
As White, Mikko Tolonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (42 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikko Tolonen play as Black?
As Black, Mikko Tolonen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Mikko Tolonen's FIDE rating?
Mikko Tolonen is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Mikko Tolonen played?
Our database contains 306 games by Mikko Tolonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 133 draws, 94 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikko Tolonen?
306 games by Mikko Tolonen 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.