Prepare against Timo Oksanen
Finland · World #65,887 classical · FIDE ID 503940
When preparing against Timo Oksanen, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 88 games by Timo Oksanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Oksanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Oksanen 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 | 1,835 | 2,030 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 2,014 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,881 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 18.2% |
| As White | 43 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Oksanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Oksanen's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 60.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 18.6% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Oksanen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Oksanen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Oksanen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Oksanen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Oksanen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Oksanen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Timo Oksanen's chess games
All 88 games by Timo Oksanen 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: 16 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Ari Issakainen | 2,235 | Espoo We MatSK Open | B23 |
| Jan 1999 | Matti Manni | 2,225 | chT1B-FIN 9899 | C00 |
| Jan 1998 | Sami-Pekka Pitkanen | 2,175 | Vantaa We EtVaS | B00 |
| Jun 2002 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,158 | 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet-B | C77 |
| Feb 2020 | Ralf Rehn | 2,144 | Helsinki MatSK Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| Espoo We MatSK Open | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet-B | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| chT1B-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Jamsa Open | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 1998 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-FIN1B 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 1 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Oksanen's chess games?
88 games by Timo Oksanen, 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 Oksanen has played.
What does Timo Oksanen play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Timo Oksanen opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Oksanen answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Timo Oksanen play as White?
As White, Timo Oksanen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Oksanen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Oksanen most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Timo Oksanen's FIDE rating?
Timo Oksanen is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Timo Oksanen played?
Our database contains 88 games by Timo Oksanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Oksanen?
88 games by Timo Oksanen 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.