Prepare against Timo Syvalahti
Finland · World #12,383 classical · FIDE ID 509515
Our database contains 161 games by Timo Syvalahti, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Syvalahti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Syvalahti 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 | 2,136 | 2,211 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,088 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,177 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 54 | 52 | 55 | 33.5% |
| As White | 78 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 83 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Syvalahti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Syvalahti's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 97.4% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues c4 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Syvalahti usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 97.1% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 93.5% | 46.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Timo Syvalahti's chess games
All 161 games by Timo Syvalahti in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 54 wins, 52 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Vilka Sipila | 2,365 | chT-FIN 1718 | E11 |
| Sep 2016 | Jani Ahvenjarvi | 2,342 | chT-FIN 1617 | E04 |
| Feb 2017 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,324 | ch-Nordic U20 | C06 |
| Apr 2016 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,295 | Turku We TSY Open | E01 |
| Feb 2019 | Osmo Kauppila | 2,294 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 2,217 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,992 |
| chT-FIN1B 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,355 |
| 24th Heart of Finland Open | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,972 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Syvalahti's chess games?
161 games by Timo Syvalahti, from Jul 2013 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 Syvalahti has played.
What does Timo Syvalahti play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Timo Syvalahti opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Syvalahti answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Timo Syvalahti play as White?
As White, Timo Syvalahti's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Syvalahti play as Black?
As Black, Timo Syvalahti most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Timo Syvalahti's FIDE rating?
Timo Syvalahti is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Timo Syvalahti played?
Our database contains 161 games by Timo Syvalahti, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 52 draws, 55 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Syvalahti?
161 games by Timo Syvalahti 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.