Prepare against Tero Sihvonen
Finland · World #32,970 classical · FIDE ID 501522
Our database contains 243 games by Tero Sihvonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tero Sihvonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tero Sihvonen 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 | 1,969 | 2,105 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,959 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,969 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 71 | 75 | 97 | 29.2% |
| As White | 123 | 34 | 41 | 48 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 120 | 37 | 34 | 49 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 98.4% | 44.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sihvonen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sihvonen usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sihvonen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Sihvonen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sihvonen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 54.4% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 26 | 45.6% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 86.5% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Tero Sihvonen's chess games
All 243 games by Tero Sihvonen 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: 71 wins, 75 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Asko Seppanen | 2,325 | chT-FIN | C15 |
| Jan 1995 | Timo Nippula | 2,255 | chT-FIN | A21 |
| Jan 1993 | Jouni Soppela | 2,245 | 3rd Heart of Finland Open | B23 |
| Jan 2005 | Jyri Lammi | 2,200 | chT-FIN 1B 0405 | C41 |
| Jul 2011 | Kaj Kivipelto | 2,190 | 21st Heart of Finland Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,251 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,036 |
| chT-FIN1B 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,032 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,314 |
| chT1B-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| 3rd Heart of Finland Open | 1993 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| chT1A-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tero Sihvonen's chess games?
243 games by Tero Sihvonen, 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 Sihvonen has played.
What does Tero Sihvonen play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Tero Sihvonen opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tero Sihvonen answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Tero Sihvonen play as White?
As White, Tero Sihvonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tero Sihvonen play as Black?
As Black, Tero Sihvonen most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Tero Sihvonen's FIDE rating?
Tero Sihvonen is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Tero Sihvonen played?
Our database contains 243 games by Tero Sihvonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 75 draws, 97 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tero Sihvonen?
243 games by Tero Sihvonen 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.