Prepare against Timo Nisula
Finland · World #56,786 classical · FIDE ID 503568
When preparing against Timo Nisula, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Timo Nisula, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Nisula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Nisula 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 | 1,867 | 2,020 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,896 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 41 | 126 | 83 | 16.4% |
| As White | 134 | 25 | 69 | 40 | 18.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 16 | 57 | 43 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Nisula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Nisula's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 94.8% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.5% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nisula usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nisula usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nisula usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nisula usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Nisula usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Nisula usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 86.8% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 11.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 97.4% | 40.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Timo Nisula's chess games
All 250 games by Timo Nisula 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: 41 wins, 126 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 29 | 5/14/10 | 17.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 2/14/1 | 11.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 1/7/8 | 6.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Alexey Sofiev | 2,141 | 18th Heart of Finland Open | C06 |
| Jun 2015 | Lari Linden | 2,114 | Naantali Open | B44 |
| Sep 2018 | Esa Lehmusvaara | 2,082 | chT-FIN Gp4 1819 | A46 |
| Jan 2007 | Jyrki Raki | 2,046 | Tampere We TammerSh 01 | E24 |
| Jun 2010 | Bo Jaderholm | 1,905 | ch-FIN Open | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 19 | 9 | 1,909 |
| Kokkola We KokkSK | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Hervanta Open | 1991 | 10 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Kaleva Open | 1989 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
| Kokkola We KokkSK Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,199 |
| 26th Heart of Finland Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Nisula's chess games?
250 games by Timo Nisula, 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 Nisula has played.
What does Timo Nisula play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Timo Nisula opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Nisula answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Timo Nisula play as White?
As White, Timo Nisula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 17.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Nisula play as Black?
As Black, Timo Nisula most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Timo Nisula's FIDE rating?
Timo Nisula is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Timo Nisula played?
Our database contains 250 games by Timo Nisula, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 126 draws, 83 losses (16.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Nisula?
250 games by Timo Nisula 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.