Prepare against Tapio Tuomala
Finland · World #24,785 classical · FIDE ID 501476
Our database contains 234 games by Tapio Tuomala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tapio Tuomala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tapio Tuomala 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 | 2,019 | 2,228 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 92 | 43 | 99 | 39.3% |
| As White | 124 | 53 | 23 | 48 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 110 | 39 | 20 | 51 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tapio Tuomala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tapio Tuomala's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 92.7% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Tuomala usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tuomala usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Tuomala usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tuomala usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tuomala usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Tuomala usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 85.1% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 68.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 23.7% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Tapio Tuomala's chess games
All 234 games by Tapio Tuomala 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: 92 wins, 43 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Tapio Salo | 2,310 | Helsinki We Open | B17 |
| Jan 1994 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,300 | Jyvaskyla Open | B83 |
| Jan 1996 | Aarne Hermlin | 2,295 | Jarvenpaa Open | A00 |
| Jan 1998 | Tero Kokkila | 2,270 | chT-FIN 9899 | C08 |
| Jan 1988 | Erkki O Turunen | 2,270 | chT-FIN | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,284 |
| Jyvaskyla Open | 1995 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,367 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,124 |
| chT-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,224 |
| chB-FIN | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| chT-FIN 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| 8th Heart of Finland Open | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,266 |
| 3rd Heart of Finland Open | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tapio Tuomala's chess games?
234 games by Tapio Tuomala, 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 Tapio Tuomala has played.
What does Tapio Tuomala play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Tapio Tuomala opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tapio Tuomala answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Tapio Tuomala play as White?
As White, Tapio Tuomala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tapio Tuomala play as Black?
As Black, Tapio Tuomala most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Tapio Tuomala's FIDE rating?
Tapio Tuomala is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Tapio Tuomala played?
Our database contains 234 games by Tapio Tuomala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 43 draws, 99 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tapio Tuomala?
234 games by Tapio Tuomala 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.