Prepare against Seppo Uusi-Oukari
Finland · World #65,034 classical · FIDE ID 502987
When preparing against Seppo Uusi-Oukari, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Seppo Uusi-Oukari, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Seppo Uusi-Oukari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seppo Uusi-Oukari 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 | 1,838 | 1,925 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,830 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 45 | 50 | 87 | 24.7% |
| As White | 93 | 32 | 24 | 37 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 13 | 26 | 50 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seppo Uusi-Oukari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seppo Uusi-Oukari's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 95.7% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Uusi-Oukari usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Uusi-Oukari usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Uusi-Oukari usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Uusi-Oukari usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Seppo Uusi-Oukari's chess games
All 182 games by Seppo Uusi-Oukari in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 45 wins, 50 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Hannu Joentausta | 2,363 | Hervanta Open | E94 |
| Jan 1998 | Tor-Erik Lindqvist | 2,285 | Salo We SalSK Open | D02 |
| Jan 1992 | Pekka Paldanius | 2,245 | Hervanta Open | D36 |
| Dec 2016 | Teemu Topi-Hulmi | 2,220 | Turku We TuTS Open | D13 |
| Jan 1999 | Roman Hautala | 2,201 | Seinajoki We KyrSK | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervanta Open | 1992 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,287 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2018 | 15 | 4 | 1,822 |
| Kankaanpaa We KankSK Open | 2002 | 14 | 7 | 2,227 |
| Tampere Open | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,809 |
| Salo We SalSK Open | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,171 |
| Kuopio Open | 1991 | 10 | 4 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seppo Uusi-Oukari's chess games?
182 games by Seppo Uusi-Oukari, from Mar 2013 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 Uusi-Oukari has played.
What does Seppo Uusi-Oukari play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Seppo Uusi-Oukari opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seppo Uusi-Oukari answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Seppo Uusi-Oukari play as White?
As White, Seppo Uusi-Oukari's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seppo Uusi-Oukari play as Black?
As Black, Seppo Uusi-Oukari most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Seppo Uusi-Oukari's FIDE rating?
Seppo Uusi-Oukari is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Seppo Uusi-Oukari played?
Our database contains 182 games by Seppo Uusi-Oukari, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 50 draws, 87 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seppo Uusi-Oukari?
182 games by Seppo Uusi-Oukari 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.