Prepare against Tapio Louhi
Finland · World #112,717 classical · FIDE ID 506516
When preparing against Tapio Louhi, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 75 games by Tapio Louhi, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tapio Louhi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tapio Louhi 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 | 1,694 | 1,770 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 1,714 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 19 | 5 | 51 | 25.3% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 20.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2024): 206 rated games against 135 different opponents, across 26 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 164 | 41 | 15 | 108 | 25.0% | 1,809 | 1,604 | 4 |
| Rapid | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 28.6% | 1,870 | 1,470 | 1 |
| Blitz | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 32.1% | – | – | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 69 | 10 | 6 | 53 | 14.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,797 | 1,568 |
| 2023 | 42 | 14 | 3 | 25 | 1,776 | 1,576 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,875 | 1,675 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,595 | 1,195 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1,795 | 1,572 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1,671 | 1,538 |
| 2017 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1,814 | 1,720 |
| 2016 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1,801 | 1,576 |
| 2015 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 1,821 | 1,621 |
| 2014 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,822 | 1,742 |
| 2013 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 1,865 | 1,643 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1,817 | 1,484 |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1,913 | 1,613 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,904 | 1,504 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1,864 | 1,464 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1,873 | 1,473 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tapio Louhi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tapio Louhi's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 52.8% | 26.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 16.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 26.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Louhi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Louhi usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Louhi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Louhi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Louhi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Louhi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 77.8% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 0.0% |
Tapio Louhi's chess games
All 75 games by Tapio Louhi in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Oct 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, 5 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Kari Kaveniemi | 1,996 | ch-FIN Open | C87 |
| Jul 2014 | Jouko Viljanen | 1,881 | Naantali Open | D15 |
| Jul 2013 | Keijo Rantamo | 1,879 | ch-FIN Open | E70 |
| Jul 2017 | Keijo Riekkinen | 1,747 | Naantali Avoin Open | D38 |
| Jul 2013 | Jouni Valkonen | 1,740 | ch-FIN Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 32 | 7 | 1,565 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 23 | 7.5 | 1,647 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2013 | 18 | 7 | 1,743 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,640 |
| 27th Heart of Finland Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tapio Louhi's chess games?
75 games by Tapio Louhi, from Aug 2014 to Oct 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 Tapio Louhi has played.
What does Tapio Louhi play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Tapio Louhi opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tapio Louhi answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Tapio Louhi play as White?
As White, Tapio Louhi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tapio Louhi play as Black?
As Black, Tapio Louhi most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Tapio Louhi's FIDE rating?
Tapio Louhi is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess and 1,714 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Tapio Louhi played?
Our database contains 75 games by Tapio Louhi, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 51 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tapio Louhi?
75 games by Tapio Louhi 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.