Prepare against Seppo Karasmaki
Finland · World #98,434 classical · FIDE ID 508225
When preparing against Seppo Karasmaki, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Seppo Karasmaki, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Seppo Karasmaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seppo Karasmaki 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 | 1,734 | 1,898 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,679 | 1,789 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,858 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 5 | 21 | 13 | 12.8% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seppo Karasmaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seppo Karasmaki's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Karasmaki usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Karasmaki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Karasmaki usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Karasmaki usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Karasmaki usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Seppo Karasmaki's chess games
All 39 games by Seppo Karasmaki in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 5 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Paivi Walta | 1,821 | chT1B-FIN 1112 | D10 |
| Mar 2014 | Pasi Hiisio | 1,696 | 3rd Helsinki We Garde Group B | B08 |
| Apr 2014 | Terje Lie | 1,533 | 14th Bangkok Open | B07 |
| Sep 2013 | Markku Olavi Ahonen | 1,508 | 9th Group B Helsinki We Garde | C07 |
| Oct 2019 | Peter Ferrie | 1,346 | Pattaya Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,609 |
| 9th Group B Helsinki We Garde | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,672 |
| Helsinki We X | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,698 |
| 3rd Helsinki We Garde Group B | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,791 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,740 |
| chT-FIN1B 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,009 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| chT1A-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seppo Karasmaki's chess games?
39 games by Seppo Karasmaki, from May 2010 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 Seppo Karasmaki has played.
What does Seppo Karasmaki play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Seppo Karasmaki opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seppo Karasmaki answers 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Seppo Karasmaki play as White?
As White, Seppo Karasmaki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seppo Karasmaki play as Black?
As Black, Seppo Karasmaki most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Seppo Karasmaki's FIDE rating?
Seppo Karasmaki is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,679 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Seppo Karasmaki played?
Our database contains 39 games by Seppo Karasmaki, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses (12.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seppo Karasmaki?
39 games by Seppo Karasmaki 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.