Prepare against Sten Kasela
Estonia · World #20,653 classical · FIDE ID 4502663
When preparing against Sten Kasela, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 75 games by Sten Kasela, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sten Kasela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sten Kasela 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 | 2,053 | 2,063 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,139 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,317 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 20 | 30 | 25 | 26.7% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sten Kasela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sten Kasela's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 58.1% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 39.5% | 38.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kasela usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kasela usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Kasela usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kasela usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kasela usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kasela usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 78.3% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Sten Kasela's chess games
All 75 games by Sten Kasela in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 30 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Matej Hrabusa | 2,246 | 18th ch-EU U18 | E21 |
| Jan 2011 | Tapio Tuomala | 2,207 | Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | D02 |
| Aug 2007 | Siim Kanep | 2,149 | 28th Polva Open | A49 |
| Feb 2009 | Roman Jezov | 2,124 | ch-EST U20 | A40 |
| Nov 2003 | Jueri Sammul | 2,110 | ch-Viljandimaa Kreis | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST U20 | 2010 | 30 | 15 | 2,110 |
| ch-Viljandimaa Kreis | 2003 | 11 | 3 | 1,880 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 28th Polva Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,379 |
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2011 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,507 |
| Hiiumaa Suvi Open | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,101 |
| Saaremaa Cup | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,948 |
| 18th ch-EU U18 | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sten Kasela's chess games?
75 games by Sten Kasela, from Jul 2007 to Nov 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 Sten Kasela has played.
What does Sten Kasela play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Sten Kasela opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sten Kasela answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Sten Kasela play as White?
As White, Sten Kasela's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sten Kasela play as Black?
As Black, Sten Kasela most often plays: Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Sten Kasela's FIDE rating?
Sten Kasela is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (May 2015).
How many games has Sten Kasela played?
Our database contains 75 games by Sten Kasela, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 30 draws, 25 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sten Kasela?
75 games by Sten Kasela 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.