Prepare against Sampsa Nyysti
IM · Finland · World #4,710 classical · FIDE ID 502138
Our database contains 1,401 games by Sampsa Nyysti, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sampsa Nyysti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sampsa Nyysti 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 | 2,281 | 2,429 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,352 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,353 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,401 | 572 | 429 | 400 | 40.8% |
| As White | 704 | 323 | 211 | 170 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 697 | 249 | 218 | 230 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sampsa Nyysti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sampsa Nyysti's side.
First moves as White (704 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 651 | 92.5% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 19 | 2.7% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 2.0% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 2.0% | 39.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nyysti usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nyysti usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nyysti usually continues d4 (62.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Nyysti usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Nyysti usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Nyysti usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 177 | 58.4% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 106 | 35.0% | 60.8% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.0% | 11.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 210 | 91.7% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 3.9% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Sampsa Nyysti's chess games
All 1,401 games by Sampsa Nyysti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 572 wins, 429 draws, 400 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 94 | 42/24/28 | 44.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 20/9/10 | 51.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 19/5/9 | 57.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 25/15/17 | 43.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 20/12/12 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 15/13/16 | 34.1% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 42 | 11/11/20 | 26.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 40 | 10/10/20 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 37 | 14/10/13 | 37.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 9/8/12 | 31.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Edvins Kengis | 2,594 | 12th Heart of Finland Open | A30 |
| Nov 2002 | Drazen Sermek | 2,590 | Olympiad-35 | C59 |
| Jan 2024 | Tomi Nyback | 2,578 | 33rd Keres Memorial Rapid | C47 |
| Jan 2002 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,561 | Oulainen We Shakkilaakso | B31 |
| Nov 2021 | Francesco Sonis | 2,536 | 23rd chT-EU | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2025 | 144 | 73 | 2,333 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2009 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1995 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,412 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,430 |
| Laukaa We LaukSK | 2000 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,301 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| Naantali Open | 1999 | 16 | 9 | 2,316 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tommi Luukkonen (32 games) · Mika Karttunen (25 games) · Mikael Agopov (24 games) · Joose Norri (14 games) · Jari Jarvenpaa (12 games) · Kalle Kiik (12 games) · Pekka Koykka (11 games) · Tomi Nyback (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sampsa Nyysti's chess games?
1,401 games by Sampsa Nyysti, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sampsa Nyysti has played.
What does Sampsa Nyysti play on the first move as White?
Across 704 games with White in our database, Sampsa Nyysti opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sampsa Nyysti answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sampsa Nyysti play as White?
As White, Sampsa Nyysti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (94 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 57.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 704 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sampsa Nyysti play as Black?
As Black, Sampsa Nyysti most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 43.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 34.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 697 games.
What is Sampsa Nyysti's FIDE rating?
Sampsa Nyysti is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sampsa Nyysti played?
Our database contains 1,401 games by Sampsa Nyysti, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 572 wins, 429 draws, 400 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sampsa Nyysti?
1,401 games by Sampsa Nyysti 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.