Prepare against Simo Leisti
Finland · World #18,599 classical · FIDE ID 510025
Our database contains 78 games by Simo Leisti, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simo Leisti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simo Leisti 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 | 2,069 | 2,084 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 19 | 34 | 25 | 24.4% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simo Leisti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simo Leisti's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Leisti usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Leisti usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Leisti usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Leisti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Leisti usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Leisti usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Simo Leisti's chess games
All 78 games by Simo Leisti in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 19 wins, 34 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Martti Helenius | 2,245 | chT-FIN Gp3 1617 | B87 |
| Jan 2009 | Pekka Koykka | 2,180 | 9th Tampere We TammerSh | E67 |
| Jan 2019 | Matti Kauranen | 2,146 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | C42 |
| Jan 2009 | Petri Graeffe | 2,134 | 11th Tampere We TammerSh | B20 |
| Sep 2009 | Sasu Lappalainen | 2,088 | chT-FIN 1B 0910 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Tampere We TammerSh | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,046 |
| Tampere We TammerSh | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,015 |
| 11th Tampere We TammerSh | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,966 |
| 10th Tampere We TammerSh | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| 1st Tampere We TammerSh | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,058 |
| Tampere We TaSY Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| 9th Tampere We TammerSh | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,207 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simo Leisti's chess games?
78 games by Simo Leisti, from Dec 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 Simo Leisti has played.
What does Simo Leisti play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Simo Leisti opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simo Leisti answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simo Leisti play as White?
As White, Simo Leisti's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simo Leisti play as Black?
As Black, Simo Leisti most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Simo Leisti's FIDE rating?
Simo Leisti is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Simo Leisti played?
Our database contains 78 games by Simo Leisti, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 34 draws, 25 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simo Leisti?
78 games by Simo Leisti 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.