Prepare against Santul Kosmo
Finland · World #6,099 classical · FIDE ID 504173
Our database contains 652 games by Santul Kosmo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santul Kosmo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santul Kosmo 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 | 2,244 | 2,280 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,222 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 652 | 276 | 145 | 231 | 42.3% |
| As White | 316 | 150 | 74 | 92 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 336 | 126 | 71 | 139 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santul Kosmo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santul Kosmo's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 300 | 94.9% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kosmo usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kosmo usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kosmo usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kosmo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kosmo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kosmo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 84.1% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 7.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.3% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 80.0% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 21 | 20.0% | 45.2% |
Santul Kosmo's chess games
All 652 games by Santul Kosmo 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: 276 wins, 145 draws, 231 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 39 | 20/4/15 | 51.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 15/6/4 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 10/12/32 | 18.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 39 | 15/5/19 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Viktor Gavrikov | 2,570 | 13th Heart of Finland Open | A31 |
| Dec 2005 | David Berczes | 2,475 | 35th Rilton Cup | B99 |
| Jul 2007 | Mika Karttunen | 2,447 | 17th Heart of Finland Open | B04 |
| Jan 2004 | Kalle Kiik | 2,433 | Vantaa We Remi Open | B12 |
| Jan 2003 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,410 | Helsinki We X | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2008 | 35 | 15 | 2,241 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2009 | 15 | 8 | 2,220 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,304 |
| 41st Wch U20 | 2002 | 12 | 5 | 2,117 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,055 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,227 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santul Kosmo's chess games?
652 games by Santul Kosmo, 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 Santul Kosmo has played.
What does Santul Kosmo play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, Santul Kosmo opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santul Kosmo answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Santul Kosmo play as White?
As White, Santul Kosmo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Gambit (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santul Kosmo play as Black?
As Black, Santul Kosmo most often plays: Benoni Defense (54 games, 18.5% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 336 games.
What is Santul Kosmo's FIDE rating?
Santul Kosmo is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Santul Kosmo played?
Our database contains 652 games by Santul Kosmo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 145 draws, 231 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santul Kosmo?
652 games by Santul Kosmo 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.