Prepare against Timo Lauronen
Finland · World #24,931 classical · FIDE ID 506559
When preparing against Timo Lauronen, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 106 games by Timo Lauronen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Lauronen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Lauronen 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 | 2,018 | 2,061 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 28 | 43 | 35 | 26.4% |
| As White | 53 | 13 | 23 | 17 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Lauronen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Lauronen's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 54.7% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lauronen usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lauronen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Lauronen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lauronen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lauronen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lauronen usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
Timo Lauronen's chess games
All 106 games by Timo Lauronen in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 28 wins, 43 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,273 | Raahe Linnoitus 60 | D30 |
| Sep 2009 | Pekka Paldanius | 2,262 | chT1C-FIN 0910 | D46 |
| Jan 2011 | Tapio Lauronen | 2,122 | Oulainen We Shakkilaakso | B75 |
| Jan 2009 | Jukka Johansson | 2,117 | Hameenlinna We HamSK | E14 |
| Nov 2015 | Pasi Terasti | 2,095 | Raahe We RaahLi | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raahe We RaahLi | 2016 | 15 | 6 | 1,993 |
| Oulainen We Shakkilaakso | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,045 |
| Ylivieska We Shakkilaakso | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1998 | 7 | 3 | – |
| chT1C-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,199 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,149 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Helsinki HSL Easter Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Lauronen's chess games?
106 games by Timo Lauronen, from May 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 Lauronen has played.
What does Timo Lauronen play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Timo Lauronen opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Lauronen answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Timo Lauronen play as White?
As White, Timo Lauronen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Lauronen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Lauronen most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Timo Lauronen's FIDE rating?
Timo Lauronen is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Timo Lauronen played?
Our database contains 106 games by Timo Lauronen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 43 draws, 35 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Lauronen?
106 games by Timo Lauronen 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.