Prepare against Tapani Mustonen
Finland · World #65,616 classical · FIDE ID 506869
When preparing against Tapani Mustonen, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Tapani Mustonen, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tapani Mustonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tapani Mustonen 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 | 1,836 | 2,026 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 51 | 27 | 83 | 31.7% |
| As White | 71 | 28 | 15 | 28 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 90 | 23 | 12 | 55 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tapani Mustonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tapani Mustonen's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 88.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues Bg5 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Mustonen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 73.8% | 33.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Tapani Mustonen's chess games
All 161 games by Tapani Mustonen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 51 wins, 27 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 27 | 7/4/16 | 25.9% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Tommi Franssila | 2,234 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | B03 |
| Aug 2013 | Tuukka Tusa | 2,170 | FIN Team Cup | D72 |
| Aug 2004 | Panu Kilpela | 2,110 | Joensuu We JoeSK | D02 |
| Oct 2017 | Seppo Aakio | 2,049 | chT1B-FIN 1718 | A41 |
| Jan 2010 | Grels Linqvist | 2,044 | Kajaani We KaSY Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2014 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,049 |
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 2017 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| Lahti We LahS | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,905 |
| Joensuu We JoeSK | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,139 |
| Mikkeli We MikkSK MikkSK 70 | 2014 | 5 | 0 | 1,540 |
| Jyvaskyla Olkinuora Memorial | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tapani Mustonen's chess games?
161 games by Tapani Mustonen, from Mar 2011 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 Tapani Mustonen has played.
What does Tapani Mustonen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Tapani Mustonen opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tapani Mustonen answers 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tapani Mustonen play as White?
As White, Tapani Mustonen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Albin Countergambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tapani Mustonen play as Black?
As Black, Tapani Mustonen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Tapani Mustonen's FIDE rating?
Tapani Mustonen is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Tapani Mustonen played?
Our database contains 161 games by Tapani Mustonen, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 27 draws, 83 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tapani Mustonen?
161 games by Tapani Mustonen 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.