Prepare against Teemu Topi-Hulmi
FM · Finland · World #7,991 classical · FIDE ID 502740
When preparing against Teemu Topi-Hulmi, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 749 games by Teemu Topi-Hulmi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Teemu Topi-Hulmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teemu Topi-Hulmi 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 | 2,205 | 2,302 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,255 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,264 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 749 | 265 | 228 | 256 | 35.4% |
| As White | 369 | 148 | 109 | 112 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 380 | 117 | 119 | 144 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teemu Topi-Hulmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teemu Topi-Hulmi's side.
First moves as White (369 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 324 | 87.8% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 8.9% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 1.4% | 90.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Topi-Hulmi usually continues Nc3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Topi-Hulmi usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Topi-Hulmi usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Topi-Hulmi usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Topi-Hulmi usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Topi-Hulmi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 76.7% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 35 | 20.3% | 25.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 115 | 89.1% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Teemu Topi-Hulmi's chess games
All 749 games by Teemu Topi-Hulmi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 265 wins, 228 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 94 | 45/19/30 | 47.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 14/9/4 | 51.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 26 | 8/13/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 87 | 22/33/32 | 25.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 38 | 16/12/10 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19 | 3/12/4 | 15.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Agoston Juhasz | 2,427 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Mar 2006 | Aleksander Dokutchaev | 2,409 | chT-FIN 0506 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Caprio,G | 2,408 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B33 |
| Feb 2008 | Veijo Maki | 2,405 | chT-FIN 0708 | B26 |
| Mar 2007 | Petri Lehtivaara | 2,381 | chT-FIN 0607 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 128 | 50.5 | 2,119 |
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 57 | 35.5 | 2,251 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2018 | 52 | 28.5 | 2,192 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2015 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2013 | 23 | 12 | 2,126 |
| Turku Open | 2002 | 19 | 8 | 2,164 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 2000 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,340 |
| Salo We SalSK Open | 2001 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Eero Valkama (10 games) · Kalle Kiik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teemu Topi-Hulmi's chess games?
749 games by Teemu Topi-Hulmi, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Topi-Hulmi has played.
What does Teemu Topi-Hulmi play on the first move as White?
Across 369 games with White in our database, Teemu Topi-Hulmi opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teemu Topi-Hulmi answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Teemu Topi-Hulmi play as White?
As White, Teemu Topi-Hulmi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (94 games, 47.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 51.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (26 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 369 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teemu Topi-Hulmi play as Black?
As Black, Teemu Topi-Hulmi most often plays: Slav Defense (87 games, 25.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 380 games.
What is Teemu Topi-Hulmi's FIDE rating?
Teemu Topi-Hulmi is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Teemu Topi-Hulmi played?
Our database contains 749 games by Teemu Topi-Hulmi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 265 wins, 228 draws, 256 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teemu Topi-Hulmi?
749 games by Teemu Topi-Hulmi 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.