Prepare against Osmo Kauppila
FM · Finland · World #3,137 classical · FIDE ID 503390
Our database contains 399 games by Osmo Kauppila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Osmo Kauppila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osmo Kauppila 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 | 2,332 | 2,332 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,294 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,286 | 2,327 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 127 | 161 | 111 | 31.8% |
| As White | 194 | 70 | 77 | 47 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 205 | 57 | 84 | 64 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osmo Kauppila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osmo Kauppila's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 52.6% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 78 | 40.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.7% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kauppila usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kauppila usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kauppila usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kauppila usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kauppila usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kauppila usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 60.8% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 22 | 22.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 60.7% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 32.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Osmo Kauppila's chess games
All 399 games by Osmo Kauppila 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: 127 wins, 161 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,574 | Oulu We OSS Open | B32 |
| Jan 2010 | Lars Karlsson | 2,491 | 39th Rilton Cup | A02 |
| Jan 1999 | Aleksandr Veingold | 2,477 | Jarvenpaa Open | E46 |
| Nov 2025 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,476 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | D06 |
| Mar 2013 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,470 | chT-FIN 1213 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 2014 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,134 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2003 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,277 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,392 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,300 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kalle Kiik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osmo Kauppila's chess games?
399 games by Osmo Kauppila, 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 Osmo Kauppila has played.
What does Osmo Kauppila play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Osmo Kauppila opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osmo Kauppila answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Osmo Kauppila play as White?
As White, Osmo Kauppila's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osmo Kauppila play as Black?
As Black, Osmo Kauppila most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Osmo Kauppila's FIDE rating?
Osmo Kauppila is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,286 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Osmo Kauppila played?
Our database contains 399 games by Osmo Kauppila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 161 draws, 111 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osmo Kauppila?
399 games by Osmo Kauppila 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.