Prepare against Nuutti Sorsa
Finland · World #5,989 classical · FIDE ID 502316
Our database contains 566 games by Nuutti Sorsa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nuutti Sorsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nuutti Sorsa 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 | 2,247 | 2,252 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 566 | 222 | 162 | 182 | 39.2% |
| As White | 275 | 121 | 85 | 69 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 291 | 101 | 77 | 113 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nuutti Sorsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nuutti Sorsa's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 77.5% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 48 | 17.5% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sorsa usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sorsa usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sorsa usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 63.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sorsa usually continues g3 (84.6% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Sorsa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Sorsa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 65.1% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 28 | 18.4% | 48.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 10.5% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 80.0% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.9% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Nuutti Sorsa's chess games
All 566 games by Nuutti Sorsa 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: 222 wins, 162 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 54 | 21/10/23 | 38.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,502 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | E46 |
| Jan 1999 | Kalle Kiik | 2,439 | Naantali Open | B15 |
| Jul 2000 | Igor Mikhailovich Dolgov | 2,430 | 10th Heart of Finland Open | B14 |
| Jan 1998 | Aleksei Holmsten | 2,425 | Tampere We HervS | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,417 | Helsinki Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2001 | 28 | 17 | 2,357 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2000 | 19 | 10 | 2,293 |
| Salo We SalSK Open | 1999 | 18 | 10 | 2,296 |
| ch-FIN | 2001 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,275 |
| Tampere Open | 1999 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 16 | 6 | 2,107 |
| ch-FIN U16 | 1997 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,462 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open | 1998 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,303 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Heikki Salo (11 games) · Kalle Kiik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nuutti Sorsa's chess games?
566 games by Nuutti Sorsa, 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 Nuutti Sorsa has played.
What does Nuutti Sorsa play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Nuutti Sorsa opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nuutti Sorsa answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nuutti Sorsa play as White?
As White, Nuutti Sorsa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nuutti Sorsa play as Black?
As Black, Nuutti Sorsa most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 291 games.
What is Nuutti Sorsa's FIDE rating?
Nuutti Sorsa is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Nuutti Sorsa played?
Our database contains 566 games by Nuutti Sorsa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 162 draws, 182 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nuutti Sorsa?
566 games by Nuutti Sorsa 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.