Prepare against Tapani Tahkavuori
Finland · World #24,520 classical · FIDE ID 502405
Our database contains 192 games by Tapani Tahkavuori, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tapani Tahkavuori's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tapani Tahkavuori 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 | 2,021 | 2,109 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,066 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,087 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 58 | 56 | 78 | 30.2% |
| As White | 97 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 24 | 26 | 45 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tapani Tahkavuori's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tapani Tahkavuori's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 64.9% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 25.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.2% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tahkavuori usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tahkavuori usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Tahkavuori usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Tahkavuori usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Tahkavuori usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Tahkavuori usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 69.4% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 83.3% | 36.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Tapani Tahkavuori's chess games
All 192 games by Tapani Tahkavuori in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 58 wins, 56 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Antti Pyhala | 2,330 | 6th Heart of Finland Open | B00 |
| Jan 2001 | Riku Molander | 2,314 | Helsinki We X Open | D03 |
| Jan 1998 | Bjorn Gamback | 2,240 | 8th Heart of Finland Open | D34 |
| Nov 2019 | Joose Norri | 2,233 | Helsinki Pihlajamaki 80 Years | A87 |
| Jan 2004 | Timo Porrasmaa | 2,217 | ch-HELS 2004 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 16 | 8 | 2,325 |
| Helsinki We X | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,084 |
| ch-HELS 2004 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,072 |
| ch-Helsinki | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,034 |
| chT1B-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,152 |
| Helsinki We X Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,358 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,799 |
| Kuopio Open | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tapani Tahkavuori's chess games?
192 games by Tapani Tahkavuori, from Apr 2003 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 Tahkavuori has played.
What does Tapani Tahkavuori play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Tapani Tahkavuori opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tapani Tahkavuori answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Tapani Tahkavuori play as White?
As White, Tapani Tahkavuori's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tapani Tahkavuori play as Black?
As Black, Tapani Tahkavuori most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Tapani Tahkavuori's FIDE rating?
Tapani Tahkavuori is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Tapani Tahkavuori played?
Our database contains 192 games by Tapani Tahkavuori, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 56 draws, 78 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tapani Tahkavuori?
192 games by Tapani Tahkavuori 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.