Prepare against Toni Ponnio
Finland · World #12,985 classical · FIDE ID 509604
Our database contains 303 games by Toni Ponnio, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Toni Ponnio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toni Ponnio 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 | 2,128 | 2,178 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,173 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 90 | 102 | 111 | 29.7% |
| As White | 162 | 48 | 60 | 54 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 141 | 42 | 42 | 57 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toni Ponnio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toni Ponnio's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 56.8% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 25 | 15.4% | 38.0% |
| c4 | 21 | 13.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 13.0% | 54.8% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ponnio usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ponnio usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ponnio usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ponnio usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ponnio usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ponnio usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 74.2% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.1% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 71.4% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Toni Ponnio's chess games
All 303 games by Toni Ponnio in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Aug 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: 90 wins, 102 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | K Niemi | 2,308 | 33rd Heart of Finland Open | B56 |
| Apr 2023 | Joose Norri | 2,250 | ch-FIN | A45 |
| Jan 2017 | Harri M Hurme | 2,249 | Helsinki Mestaruus M | A96 |
| Apr 2022 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,245 | chT-FIN 2022 | B12 |
| Oct 2019 | Elias Keso | 2,237 | Tampere Tammer Autumn Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 2 | 1,980 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| 9th Helsinki We Garde Group A | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| 22nd Heart of Finland Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-FIN | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| 31st Heart of Finland Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toni Ponnio's chess games?
303 games by Toni Ponnio, from Mar 2012 to Aug 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 Toni Ponnio has played.
What does Toni Ponnio play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Toni Ponnio opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toni Ponnio answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Toni Ponnio play as White?
As White, Toni Ponnio's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toni Ponnio play as Black?
As Black, Toni Ponnio most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Toni Ponnio's FIDE rating?
Toni Ponnio is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Toni Ponnio played?
Our database contains 303 games by Toni Ponnio, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 102 draws, 111 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toni Ponnio?
303 games by Toni Ponnio 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.