Prepare against Timo Kaskinen
Finland · World #26,843 classical · FIDE ID 512710
Our database contains 102 games by Timo Kaskinen, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Kaskinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Kaskinen 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 | 2,005 | 2,023 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 32 | 32 | 38 | 31.4% |
| As White | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Kaskinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Kaskinen's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 93.5% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kaskinen usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kaskinen usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kaskinen usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kaskinen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kaskinen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 56.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Timo Kaskinen's chess games
All 102 games by Timo Kaskinen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 32 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A28 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Teemu Keskisarja | 2,290 | Tampere We TaSK Open | B83 |
| Jan 1998 | Panu Kilpela | 2,210 | Tampere We TaSK Open | B00 |
| Jan 2003 | Jouko Aijala | 2,167 | Espoo Open | C55 |
| Oct 2001 | Petri Pietarinen | 2,166 | chT-FIN1C 0102 | C66 |
| Sep 2025 | Markku Iivonen | 2,078 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1C-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 5 | 2,454 |
| chT1C-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 2,270 |
| Tampere We HervS Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,150 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| Tampere Open 2 | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,090 |
| Espoo Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,221 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,923 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Kaskinen's chess games?
102 games by Timo Kaskinen, from Mar 2016 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 Kaskinen has played.
What does Timo Kaskinen play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Timo Kaskinen opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Kaskinen answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timo Kaskinen play as White?
As White, Timo Kaskinen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Kaskinen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Kaskinen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Timo Kaskinen's FIDE rating?
Timo Kaskinen is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Timo Kaskinen played?
Our database contains 102 games by Timo Kaskinen, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Kaskinen?
102 games by Timo Kaskinen 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.