Prepare against Teemu Virtanen
FM · Finland · World #5,773 classical · FIDE ID 509850
Our database contains 301 games by Teemu Virtanen, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Teemu Virtanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teemu Virtanen 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 | 2,253 | 2,326 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,244 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,184 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 134 | 49 | 118 | 44.5% |
| As White | 157 | 81 | 26 | 50 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 144 | 53 | 23 | 68 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teemu Virtanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teemu Virtanen's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 119 | 76.3% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 26 | 16.7% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.5% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 61.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues Nc3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues Nc3 (79.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 32 | 48.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 20 | 30.3% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 18.2% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 57.7% | 21.7% |
| d6 | 15 | 28.8% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.7% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
Teemu Virtanen's chess games
All 301 games by Teemu Virtanen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 134 wins, 49 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 48 | 25/7/16 | 52.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 22/5/9 | 61.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,652 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Dec 2017 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,627 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Madaminov,Mukhiddin | 2,611 | Naroditsky Mem Rapid 2026 | — |
| Jan 2017 | Vladimir Belous | 2,564 | PRO League Pacific | A25 |
| Feb 2022 | Namig Guliyev | 2,558 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 102 | 50 | 2,335 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,920 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,407 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| 11th Philadelphia Int Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| 27th Heart of Finland Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,308 |
| Berkeley Summer IM | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teemu Virtanen's chess games?
301 games by Teemu Virtanen, from Mar 2012 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 Virtanen has played.
What does Teemu Virtanen play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Teemu Virtanen opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teemu Virtanen answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Teemu Virtanen play as White?
As White, Teemu Virtanen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (48 games, 52.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 61.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teemu Virtanen play as Black?
As Black, Teemu Virtanen most often plays: Philidor (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Teemu Virtanen's FIDE rating?
Teemu Virtanen is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Teemu Virtanen played?
Our database contains 301 games by Teemu Virtanen, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 49 draws, 118 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teemu Virtanen?
301 games by Teemu Virtanen 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.