Prepare against Timo Konnen
NLD · World #55,956 classical · FIDE ID 1023365
When preparing against Timo Konnen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Timo Konnen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Konnen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Konnen 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 | 1,870 | 1,920 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 38.7% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Konnen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Konnen's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Konnen usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Konnen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Konnen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Timo Konnen's chess games
All 31 games by Timo Konnen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Simon Elgersma | 2,201 | Groningen Combinatie Open | C40 |
| Jul 2018 | Robert Graham Taylor | 1,847 | 15th South Wales Open | B38 |
| Jul 2010 | Bart Vermeulen | 1,837 | Hilversum Open B | D75 |
| Jun 2014 | Leonardo Deruda | 1,834 | 41st Utrecht OKU Open | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Cocoro Matsumura | 1,805 | 57th Groningen Open B | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,891 |
| 57th Groningen Open B | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,797 |
| Hilversum Open B | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 36th Ghent Taminco Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,148 |
| 46th Utrecht OKU Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,960 |
| 41st Utrecht OKU Open | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,234 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2007 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Konnen's chess games?
31 games by Timo Konnen, from Sep 2010 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 Konnen has played.
What does Timo Konnen play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Timo Konnen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Konnen answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timo Konnen play as White?
As White, Timo Konnen's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Konnen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Konnen most often plays: Elephant Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Timo Konnen's FIDE rating?
Timo Konnen is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Timo Konnen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Timo Konnen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Konnen?
31 games by Timo Konnen 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.