Prepare against Simo Lehtonen
Finland · World #29,725 classical · FIDE ID 501980
Our database contains 48 games by Simo Lehtonen, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simo Lehtonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simo Lehtonen 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 | 1,987 | 2,000 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simo Lehtonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simo Lehtonen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 69.2% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 30.8% | 81.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Lehtonen usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lehtonen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Lehtonen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 81.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Lehtonen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lehtonen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Simo Lehtonen's chess games
All 48 games by Simo Lehtonen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Jarmo Sorvari | 2,073 | chT-FIN Gp1 | E11 |
| Dec 2016 | Jouko Lahti | 1,991 | chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | C01 |
| Jan 2023 | Benjamin Helander | 1,963 | chT-FIN Gp1 | E70 |
| Oct 2015 | Markku Viinamaki | 1,950 | chT-FIN Gp4 1516 | B06 |
| Sep 2022 | Ville Koivusalo | 1,938 | chT-FIN Gp1 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN Gp4 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| Joensuu We JoeSK | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,231 |
| chT1C-FIN 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,895 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 2,372 |
| Oulu We OSS | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simo Lehtonen's chess games?
48 games by Simo Lehtonen, from Jan 2015 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 Simo Lehtonen has played.
What does Simo Lehtonen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Simo Lehtonen opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simo Lehtonen answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...g6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Simo Lehtonen play as White?
As White, Simo Lehtonen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simo Lehtonen play as Black?
As Black, Simo Lehtonen most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Simo Lehtonen's FIDE rating?
Simo Lehtonen is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Simo Lehtonen played?
Our database contains 48 games by Simo Lehtonen, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simo Lehtonen?
48 games by Simo Lehtonen 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.