Prepare against Tapani Sjoman
Finland · World #31,410 classical · FIDE ID 511129
When preparing against Tapani Sjoman, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 99 games by Tapani Sjoman, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tapani Sjoman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tapani Sjoman 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 | 1,977 | 1,998 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,992 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 26 | 38 | 35 | 26.3% |
| As White | 44 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tapani Sjoman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tapani Sjoman's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 47.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 18 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sjoman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sjoman usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sjoman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Sjoman usually continues g4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (28% of these games) — Sjoman usually continues h3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sjoman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 30.0% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 26.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Tapani Sjoman's chess games
All 99 games by Tapani Sjoman in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 26 wins, 38 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,276 | chT-FIN 1213 | B19 |
| Jan 1999 | Ari Issakainen | 2,235 | chT-FIN 1A 9899 | A80 |
| Dec 2019 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,135 | ch-Helsinki Master | D00 |
| Oct 2004 | Ville Ketola | 2,124 | chT1A-FIN 0405 | B24 |
| Oct 2015 | Aleksei Rosi | 2,067 | chT-FIN Gp2 1516 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki 2015 | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,807 |
| ch-Helsinki Master | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,101 |
| ch-Helsinki B | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-Helsinki Seniors 50 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,921 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,061 |
| Helsinki We HSK III Talviturnaus | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,026 |
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,024 |
| chT-FIN1B 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tapani Sjoman's chess games?
99 games by Tapani Sjoman, from Feb 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 Tapani Sjoman has played.
What does Tapani Sjoman play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Tapani Sjoman opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tapani Sjoman answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Tapani Sjoman play as White?
As White, Tapani Sjoman's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tapani Sjoman play as Black?
As Black, Tapani Sjoman most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Tapani Sjoman's FIDE rating?
Tapani Sjoman is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Tapani Sjoman played?
Our database contains 99 games by Tapani Sjoman, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 38 draws, 35 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tapani Sjoman?
99 games by Tapani Sjoman 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.