Prepare against Samu Montonen
Finland · World #23,448 classical · FIDE ID 512575
Our database contains 54 games by Samu Montonen, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samu Montonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samu Montonen 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 | 2,029 | 2,029 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,010 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 18.5% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samu Montonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samu Montonen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Montonen usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Montonen usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Montonen usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Samu Montonen's chess games
All 54 games by Samu Montonen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Anssi Pulkkanen | 2,069 | chT-FIN Gp1 1718 | B09 |
| Nov 2014 | Stefan Kyburz | 2,026 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | C07 |
| Feb 2017 | Kalle Kumpulainen | 1,992 | chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | B08 |
| Sep 2017 | Tero Penttila | 1,987 | Hamina We Bastion Open | B07 |
| Nov 2022 | Lassi Hasu | 1,908 | chT1-FIN Gp2 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,990 |
| chT-FIN 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
| Mikkeli We MikkSK MikkSK 70 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Hamina We Bastion Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,983 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,871 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samu Montonen's chess games?
54 games by Samu Montonen, from Jun 2014 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 Samu Montonen has played.
What does Samu Montonen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Samu Montonen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samu Montonen answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games).
What openings does Samu Montonen play as White?
As White, Samu Montonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samu Montonen play as Black?
As Black, Samu Montonen most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Samu Montonen's FIDE rating?
Samu Montonen is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Samu Montonen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Samu Montonen, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses (18.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samu Montonen?
54 games by Samu Montonen 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.