Prepare against Teemu Keskisarja
FM · Finland · World #8,134 classical · FIDE ID 501433
When preparing against Teemu Keskisarja, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 566 games by Teemu Keskisarja, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Teemu Keskisarja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teemu Keskisarja 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 | 2,202 | 2,304 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 566 | 223 | 206 | 137 | 39.4% |
| As White | 286 | 128 | 104 | 54 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 280 | 95 | 102 | 83 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teemu Keskisarja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teemu Keskisarja's side.
First moves as White (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 55.2% | 66.5% |
| c4 | 52 | 18.2% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 9.4% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.4% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Keskisarja usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Keskisarja usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Keskisarja usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Keskisarja usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Keskisarja usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Keskisarja usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 83.3% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 7.2% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 47.7% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 35 | 39.8% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Teemu Keskisarja's chess games
All 566 games by Teemu Keskisarja 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: 223 wins, 206 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 12/3/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/7/9 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Mika Karttunen | 2,468 | chT-FIN 0001 | A09 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Bagirov | 2,460 | 8th Heart of Finland Open | D07 |
| Jan 1997 | Joose Norri | 2,430 | Vantaa We Remi Open | A29 |
| Mar 2002 | Olli Salmensuu | 2,428 | chT-FIN 0102 | C00 |
| Jan 1999 | Jussi Tella | 2,425 | Helsinki Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki | 1999 | 29 | 12 | 2,194 |
| ch-FIN | 1999 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,316 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,267 |
| Tampere Open | 2000 | 19 | 12 | 2,387 |
| Helsinki Open | 1999 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,434 |
| Salo We SalSK Open | 1998 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,303 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 16 | 9 | 2,358 |
| Naantali Open | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikael Nouro (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teemu Keskisarja's chess games?
566 games by Teemu Keskisarja, 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 Teemu Keskisarja has played.
What does Teemu Keskisarja play on the first move as White?
Across 286 games with White in our database, Teemu Keskisarja opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teemu Keskisarja answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Teemu Keskisarja play as White?
As White, Teemu Keskisarja's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (17 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 286 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teemu Keskisarja play as Black?
As Black, Teemu Keskisarja most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Teemu Keskisarja's FIDE rating?
Teemu Keskisarja is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Teemu Keskisarja played?
Our database contains 566 games by Teemu Keskisarja, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 206 draws, 137 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teemu Keskisarja?
566 games by Teemu Keskisarja 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.