Prepare against Tomi Vetelainen
Finland · World #37,290 classical · FIDE ID 506664
When preparing against Tomi Vetelainen, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 63 games by Tomi Vetelainen, covering May 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tomi Vetelainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomi Vetelainen 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 | 1,948 | 2,113 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,044 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,035 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 15 | 32 | 16 | 23.8% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 26.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 149 rated games against 133 different opponents, across 75 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 113 | 33 | 54 | 26 | 29.2% | 2,011 | 2,019 | 14 |
| Rapid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 62.5% | 1,846 | 1,946 | 2 |
| Blitz | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% | 1,753 | 1,810 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 38 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 18.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 67 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 34.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 9 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,822 | 1,822 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,061 | 1,861 |
| 2023 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1,838 | 1,838 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2,101 | 2,101 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1,898 | 2,031 |
| 2019 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1,762 | 1,739 |
| 2018 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1,898 | 2,031 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2,002 | 1,868 |
| 2016 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2,026 | 2,140 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,092 | 1,932 |
| 2014 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 2,133 | 2,066 |
| 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2,065 | 2,145 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2,037 | 2,197 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2,117 | 2,060 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2,004 | 2,061 |
| 2009 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1,948 | 2,348 |
Where Tomi Vetelainen has played
Finland (72) · Estonia (2) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomi Vetelainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomi Vetelainen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 55.2% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 34.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vetelainen usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vetelainen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vetelainen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vetelainen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vetelainen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Vetelainen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Tomi Vetelainen's chess games
All 63 games by Tomi Vetelainen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 32 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Antero Natri | 2,183 | chT1A-FIN 1415 | A41 |
| Oct 2013 | Aki Nokso-Koivisto | 2,167 | chT1-FIN West 1314 | B72 |
| Mar 2013 | Petri Pietarinen | 2,134 | chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | B70 |
| Dec 2016 | Aarne Saastamoinen | 2,101 | chT-FIN 1B 1617 | C62 |
| Sep 2012 | Samu Ristoja | 2,087 | chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,110 |
| Helsinki Easter 4th Group Match | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,064 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 5 | 2,470 |
| chT-FIN1B 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| Espoo MatSK Weekend A | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,996 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomi Vetelainen's chess games?
63 games by Tomi Vetelainen, from May 2011 to Oct 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 Tomi Vetelainen has played.
What does Tomi Vetelainen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Tomi Vetelainen opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomi Vetelainen answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tomi Vetelainen play as White?
As White, Tomi Vetelainen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomi Vetelainen play as Black?
As Black, Tomi Vetelainen most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Tomi Vetelainen's FIDE rating?
Tomi Vetelainen is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Tomi Vetelainen played?
Our database contains 63 games by Tomi Vetelainen, covering May 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 32 draws, 16 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomi Vetelainen?
63 games by Tomi Vetelainen 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.