Prepare against Timo Holopainen
Finland · World #15,849 classical · FIDE ID 500542
When preparing against Timo Holopainen, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 133 games by Timo Holopainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Holopainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Holopainen 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 | 2,096 | 2,204 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,150 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,130 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 39 | 49 | 45 | 29.3% |
| As White | 72 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 14 | 25 | 22 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Holopainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Holopainen's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 68.1% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 16.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Holopainen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Holopainen usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Holopainen usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Holopainen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Holopainen usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Holopainen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 33.3% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 30.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
Timo Holopainen's chess games
All 133 games by Timo Holopainen 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: 39 wins, 49 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Marko Manninen | 2,365 | Jamsa Open | B33 |
| Jan 1988 | Alexander A Gorshkov | 2,350 | Helsinki We SKF Open | B07 |
| Mar 2017 | Daniil Gorlov | 2,269 | chT-FIN 1B 1617 | B07 |
| Jan 1989 | Kari Juhani Sorri | 2,260 | ch-Helsinki Club | C82 |
| Nov 2014 | Jyrki Kiltti | 2,241 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1991 | 22 | 14 | 2,305 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,113 |
| chT1B-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,158 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,137 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Holopainen's chess games?
133 games by Timo Holopainen, 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 Timo Holopainen has played.
What does Timo Holopainen play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Timo Holopainen opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Holopainen answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Timo Holopainen play as White?
As White, Timo Holopainen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Holopainen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Holopainen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Timo Holopainen's FIDE rating?
Timo Holopainen is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Timo Holopainen played?
Our database contains 133 games by Timo Holopainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 49 draws, 45 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Holopainen?
133 games by Timo Holopainen 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.