Prepare against Toni Soppela
Sweden · World #17,183 classical · FIDE ID 1766163
When preparing against Toni Soppela, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 31 games by Toni Soppela, covering May 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Toni Soppela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toni Soppela 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 | 2,083 | 2,107 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,034 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19.4% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toni Soppela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toni Soppela's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 23.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 23.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Soppela usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Soppela usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Soppela usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Soppela usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Toni Soppela's chess games
All 31 games by Toni Soppela in the Chess.ceo database (May 2020 - 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Peter Olsson | 2,171 | Sundsvall Open | D00 |
| Jun 2026 | Patrik 1978 Nilsson | 2,127 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Douglas Karde | 2,053 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | C45 |
| Jan 2020 | Thomas Gustafsson | 1,982 | Sundsvall Open | D79 |
| Oct 2025 | Jose Vilarnovo Caamano | 1,949 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,151 |
| Sundsvall Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,015 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Mästarklassen | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,705 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,148 |
| Stockholm Elite Hotels GP | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,988 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toni Soppela's chess games?
31 games by Toni Soppela, from May 2020 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 Soppela has played.
What does Toni Soppela play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Toni Soppela opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toni Soppela answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Toni Soppela play as White?
As White, Toni Soppela's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toni Soppela play as Black?
As Black, Toni Soppela most often plays: Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Toni Soppela's FIDE rating?
Toni Soppela is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Toni Soppela played?
Our database contains 31 games by Toni Soppela, covering May 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toni Soppela?
31 games by Toni Soppela 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.