Prepare against Timo Vaatainen
Finland · World #6,668 classical · FIDE ID 501565
Our database contains 283 games by Timo Vaatainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Vaatainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Vaatainen 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 | 2,231 | 2,289 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 94 | 93 | 96 | 33.2% |
| As White | 139 | 49 | 48 | 42 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 144 | 45 | 45 | 54 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Vaatainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Vaatainen's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 41.0% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 54 | 38.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 23 | 16.5% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Vaatainen usually continues Bg5 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Vaatainen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Vaatainen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Vaatainen usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vaatainen usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vaatainen usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 79.5% | 42.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 37.8% | 47.1% |
| f5 | 15 | 33.3% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 17.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Timo Vaatainen's chess games
All 283 games by Timo Vaatainen 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: 94 wins, 93 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Iivo Nei | 2,420 | Kuopio Open 1 | D31 |
| Jan 1996 | Kalle Kiik | 2,385 | Hyvinkaa Open | C66 |
| Jan 1993 | Yrjo A Rantanen | 2,380 | Helsinki We SKF | A45 |
| Jan 1995 | Petri Kekki | 2,330 | ch-Helsinki | A03 |
| Jan 1997 | Heikki-Pekka Innala | 2,310 | ch-FIN | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki | 1997 | 26 | 13 | 2,270 |
| chT-FIN | 1994 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-FIN | 1997 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
| Helsinki Open | 1992 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1997 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 1997 | 10 | 6 | 2,368 |
| Espoo We MatSK Open | 1994 | 10 | 6 | 2,472 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Vaatainen's chess games?
283 games by Timo Vaatainen, 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 Vaatainen has played.
What does Timo Vaatainen play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Timo Vaatainen opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Vaatainen answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Timo Vaatainen play as White?
As White, Timo Vaatainen's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Vaatainen play as Black?
As Black, Timo Vaatainen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Timo Vaatainen's FIDE rating?
Timo Vaatainen is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Timo Vaatainen played?
Our database contains 283 games by Timo Vaatainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 93 draws, 96 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Vaatainen?
283 games by Timo Vaatainen 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.