Prepare against Sami Vuori
Finland · World #32,770 classical · FIDE ID 513253
Our database contains 79 games by Sami Vuori, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sami Vuori's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sami Vuori 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 | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 21 | 22 | 36 | 26.6% |
| As White | 37 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 18.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sami Vuori's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sami Vuori's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 75.7% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 24.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Vuori usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vuori usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Vuori usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Vuori usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vuori usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Vuori usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Sami Vuori's chess games
All 79 games by Sami Vuori in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Esa Lehmusvaara | 2,134 | chT-FIN Gp2 1516 | B38 |
| Jan 2001 | Elia Liitiainen | 2,108 | Vantaa Open | D02 |
| Dec 2018 | Per Ertbjerg | 1,983 | chT-FIN Gp2 1819 | D44 |
| Sep 2014 | Jari Kumpulainen | 1,917 | Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | B80 |
| Sep 2014 | Rauno Turunen | 1,824 | Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,901 |
| Helsinki Open 2 | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-FIN1B 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 2,081 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
| Helsinki We X Open | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,120 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| Lahti Open 1 | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sami Vuori's chess games?
79 games by Sami Vuori, from Apr 2015 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 Sami Vuori has played.
What does Sami Vuori play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Sami Vuori opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sami Vuori answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sami Vuori play as White?
As White, Sami Vuori's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sami Vuori play as Black?
As Black, Sami Vuori most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Sami Vuori's FIDE rating?
Sami Vuori is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sami Vuori played?
Our database contains 79 games by Sami Vuori, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sami Vuori?
79 games by Sami Vuori 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.