Prepare against Tauno Turtiainen
Finland · World #32,860 classical · FIDE ID 503401
Our database contains 486 games by Tauno Turtiainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tauno Turtiainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tauno Turtiainen 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 | 1,970 | 2,098 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,989 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,970 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 486 | 147 | 140 | 199 | 30.2% |
| As White | 244 | 92 | 70 | 82 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 242 | 55 | 70 | 117 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tauno Turtiainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tauno Turtiainen's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 242 | 99.2% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Turtiainen usually continues Nf3 (50.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Turtiainen usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Turtiainen usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Turtiainen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 68.8% | 35.5% |
| d6 | 37 | 29.6% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Tauno Turtiainen's chess games
All 486 games by Tauno Turtiainen 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: 147 wins, 140 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 46 | 15/13/18 | 32.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 10/9/18 | 27.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 5/8/17 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Risto Nokka | 2,248 | chT-FIN 1B 1617 | B84 |
| Jun 2010 | Jari Jarvela | 2,243 | ch-FIN Open | A57 |
| Jan 2007 | Harri M Hurme | 2,220 | ch-Helsinki | E70 |
| Jan 2010 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,219 | 8th Helsinki We HSK Eero Book 100 | A48 |
| Jun 2010 | Panu Laine | 2,215 | ch-FIN Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki | 2007 | 44 | 27 | 2,218 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2013 | 33 | 16 | 2,004 |
| Naantali Open | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,015 |
| Helsinki Open 2 | 2003 | 16 | 7 | 2,176 |
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 2005 | 15 | 7 | 2,069 |
| Heinola We HeinSK Open | 2006 | 15 | 8 | 2,190 |
| ch-Helsinki 2011 Group M | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Helsinki Chess Circuit Elo | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tauno Turtiainen's chess games?
486 games by Tauno Turtiainen, 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 Tauno Turtiainen has played.
What does Tauno Turtiainen play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Tauno Turtiainen opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tauno Turtiainen answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tauno Turtiainen play as White?
As White, Tauno Turtiainen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tauno Turtiainen play as Black?
As Black, Tauno Turtiainen most often plays: Pirc Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Tauno Turtiainen's FIDE rating?
Tauno Turtiainen is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Tauno Turtiainen played?
Our database contains 486 games by Tauno Turtiainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 140 draws, 199 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tauno Turtiainen?
486 games by Tauno Turtiainen 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.