Prepare against Thomas Sandvik
Finland · World #24,243 classical · FIDE ID 503231
Our database contains 201 games by Thomas Sandvik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Sandvik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Sandvik 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 | 2,023 | 2,141 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,061 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 44 | 80 | 77 | 21.9% |
| As White | 101 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 100 | 14 | 45 | 41 | 14.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Sandvik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Sandvik's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 96.0% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sandvik usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sandvik usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sandvik usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sandvik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 58.3% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 20 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Thomas Sandvik's chess games
All 201 games by Thomas Sandvik 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: 44 wins, 80 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,255 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | C56 |
| Jan 1998 | Asko Seppanen | 2,215 | 8th Heart of Finland Open | B45 |
| Jan 2013 | Tuomas Nivala | 2,198 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | C11 |
| Mar 2014 | Janne Myller | 2,151 | chT-FIN 1314 | B94 |
| Mar 2014 | Tero Lehtimaki | 2,123 | chT-FIN 1314 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,025 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-FIN U16 | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,262 |
| chT1C-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,137 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,097 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Sandvik's chess games?
201 games by Thomas Sandvik, 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 Thomas Sandvik has played.
What does Thomas Sandvik play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Thomas Sandvik opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Sandvik answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Thomas Sandvik play as White?
As White, Thomas Sandvik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Sandvik play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Sandvik most often plays: Elephant Gambit (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Thomas Sandvik's FIDE rating?
Thomas Sandvik is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Thomas Sandvik played?
Our database contains 201 games by Thomas Sandvik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 80 draws, 77 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Sandvik?
201 games by Thomas Sandvik 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.