Prepare against Tommi Verkasalo
FM · Malta · World #9,425 classical · FIDE ID 503070
Our database contains 373 games by Tommi Verkasalo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tommi Verkasalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tommi Verkasalo 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 | 2,178 | 2,209 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,234 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 373 | 135 | 90 | 148 | 36.2% |
| As White | 183 | 71 | 40 | 72 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 190 | 64 | 50 | 76 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tommi Verkasalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tommi Verkasalo's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 167 | 91.3% | 49.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 49.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Verkasalo usually continues Nc3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Verkasalo usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Verkasalo usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Verkasalo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Verkasalo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Verkasalo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 91.3% | 50.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 42 | 68.9% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Tommi Verkasalo's chess games
All 373 games by Tommi Verkasalo 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: 135 wins, 90 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 16/3/20 | 41.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,389 | ch-Nordic School U20 | B07 |
| Jan 2012 | Janne Mertanen | 2,374 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | B02 |
| Mar 2009 | Mika Ebeling | 2,332 | chT-FIN 0809 | C42 |
| Jan 2000 | Heikki Lehtinen | 2,329 | Oulu We OSS Open | A39 |
| Jul 2001 | Laurent Guidarelli | 2,323 | ch-EU U20 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN U18 | 2000 | 27 | 17 | 2,285 |
| Oulu Open | 2001 | 13 | 6 | 2,221 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2001 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| Oulu We OSS Open | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,466 |
| Tampere Open | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| Tampere Taraus Open | 2002 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,887 |
| chT-FIN 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tommi Verkasalo's chess games?
373 games by Tommi Verkasalo, 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 Tommi Verkasalo has played.
What does Tommi Verkasalo play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Tommi Verkasalo opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tommi Verkasalo answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Tommi Verkasalo play as White?
As White, Tommi Verkasalo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tommi Verkasalo play as Black?
As Black, Tommi Verkasalo most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Rat Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Tommi Verkasalo's FIDE rating?
Tommi Verkasalo is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Tommi Verkasalo played?
Our database contains 373 games by Tommi Verkasalo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 90 draws, 148 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tommi Verkasalo?
373 games by Tommi Verkasalo 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.