Prepare against Sauli Tiitta
Finland · World #10,217 classical · FIDE ID 502251
When preparing against Sauli Tiitta, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 9.5% over 21 games.
Our database contains 728 games by Sauli Tiitta, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sauli Tiitta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sauli Tiitta 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 | 2,166 | 2,266 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,177 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,180 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 728 | 256 | 139 | 333 | 35.2% |
| As White | 354 | 128 | 73 | 153 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 374 | 128 | 66 | 180 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sauli Tiitta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sauli Tiitta's side.
First moves as White (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 56.4% | 53.0% |
| g4 | 117 | 33.1% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 19 | 5.4% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.8% | 47.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tiitta usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tiitta usually continues Bc4 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tiitta usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.g4 — 33% of White games, 34.6% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Tiitta usually continues h3 (33.1% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Tiitta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Tiitta usually continues Bg2 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 52 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 48 | 32.7% | 57.3% |
| g5 | 41 | 27.9% | 31.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 48.5% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 42 | 31.3% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Sauli Tiitta's chess games
All 728 games by Sauli Tiitta 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: 256 wins, 139 draws, 333 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 117 | 34/13/70 | 29.1% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 66 | 21/11/34 | 31.8% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 41 | 12/2/27 | 29.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 2/2/17 | 9.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Kari P. Heinola | 2,476 | Espoo We MatSK Open | B15 |
| Jul 2021 | Toivo Keinanen | 2,460 | ch-FIN | E05 |
| Jun 2025 | G Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jan 2003 | Olli Salmensuu | 2,432 | 13th Heart of Finland Open | B76 |
| Jun 2002 | Mika Karttunen | 2,429 | 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet A | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 193 | 54.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-FIN | 2021 | 49 | 17.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-Helsinki | 2005 | 24 | 12 | 2,240 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 19 | 9 | 2,226 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1993 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,152 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,152 |
| 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet A | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 2,159 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,284 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tommi Luukkonen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sauli Tiitta's chess games?
728 games by Sauli Tiitta, 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 Sauli Tiitta has played.
What does Sauli Tiitta play on the first move as White?
Across 353 games with White in our database, Sauli Tiitta opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.g4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sauli Tiitta answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sauli Tiitta play as White?
As White, Sauli Tiitta's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (117 games, 29.1% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sauli Tiitta play as Black?
As Black, Sauli Tiitta most often plays: Benoni Defense (66 games, 31.8% win rate); Borg Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 374 games.
What is Sauli Tiitta's FIDE rating?
Sauli Tiitta is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Sauli Tiitta played?
Our database contains 728 games by Sauli Tiitta, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 139 draws, 333 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sauli Tiitta?
728 games by Sauli Tiitta 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.