Prepare against Tero Kokkila
FM · Finland · World #5,309 classical · FIDE ID 501352
When preparing against Tero Kokkila, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 842 games by Tero Kokkila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tero Kokkila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tero Kokkila 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 | 2,265 | 2,350 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,311 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,283 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 842 | 329 | 260 | 251 | 39.1% |
| As White | 411 | 181 | 118 | 111 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 431 | 148 | 142 | 140 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tero Kokkila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tero Kokkila's side.
First moves as White (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 403 | 98.1% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kokkila usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kokkila usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kokkila usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kokkila usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kokkila usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kokkila usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 126 | 65.6% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 57 | 29.7% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 4.2% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 53.4% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 33 | 24.8% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 29 | 21.8% | 37.9% |
Tero Kokkila's chess games
All 842 games by Tero Kokkila 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: 329 wins, 260 draws, 251 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 71 | 27/22/22 | 38.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 12/2/15 | 41.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 39 | 16/10/13 | 41.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 10/13/14 | 27.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,486 | FIN Team Cup | C95 |
| Jan 1992 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,485 | chT-FIN | B07 |
| Mar 2014 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,469 | chT-FIN 1314 | B09 |
| Jan 1997 | Aleksandr Veingold | 2,460 | Espoo Open 2 | B66 |
| Jun 2024 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,458 | 8th Helsinki ShakkiNet Open | D49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 69 | 39.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-FIN | 1998 | 37 | 18 | 2,302 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1998 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,347 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2011 | 30 | 21 | 2,342 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2012 | 29 | 21 | 2,296 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 23 | 14 | 2,415 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1998 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| Helsinki We EtVaS A | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 2,174 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joose Norri (18 games) · Tapani Sammalvuo (14 games) · Tommi Luukkonen (13 games) · Marko Manninen (12 games) · Heikki M.J. Westerinen (11 games) · Mikael Agopov (10 games) · Kalle Kiik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tero Kokkila's chess games?
842 games by Tero Kokkila, 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 Tero Kokkila has played.
What does Tero Kokkila play on the first move as White?
Across 411 games with White in our database, Tero Kokkila opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tero Kokkila answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Tero Kokkila play as White?
As White, Tero Kokkila's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 38.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 41.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 411 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tero Kokkila play as Black?
As Black, Tero Kokkila most often plays: Slav Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 27.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 431 games.
What is Tero Kokkila's FIDE rating?
Tero Kokkila is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Tero Kokkila played?
Our database contains 842 games by Tero Kokkila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 329 wins, 260 draws, 251 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tero Kokkila?
842 games by Tero Kokkila 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.