Prepare against Toni Vainikka
Finland · World #21,163 classical · FIDE ID 514861
When preparing against Toni Vainikka, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 80 games by Toni Vainikka, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Toni Vainikka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toni Vainikka 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 | 2,047 | 2,085 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,951 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 32 | 22 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toni Vainikka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toni Vainikka's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vainikka usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Vainikka usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vainikka usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 76.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Toni Vainikka's chess games
All 80 games by Toni Vainikka in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D73 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Aarno Eskelinen | 2,185 | chT-FIN Gp4 | A46 |
| Sep 2021 | Casper Liu | 2,177 | ch-Nordic U18 | C84 |
| Feb 2019 | Alexandr Salykin | 2,110 | Helsinki MatSK Open | D15 |
| Feb 2019 | Janne Salimaki | 2,088 | Helsinki MatSK Open | C86 |
| Oct 2019 | Per Ertbjerg | 2,082 | Salo We SalSK | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,004 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,128 |
| ch-Helsinki Master | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,877 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-FIN U14 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,664 |
| ch-Nordic U17 | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,974 |
| ch-Nordic U15 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toni Vainikka's chess games?
80 games by Toni Vainikka, from Nov 2017 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 Toni Vainikka has played.
What does Toni Vainikka play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Toni Vainikka opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toni Vainikka answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Toni Vainikka play as White?
As White, Toni Vainikka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toni Vainikka play as Black?
As Black, Toni Vainikka most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Toni Vainikka's FIDE rating?
Toni Vainikka is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Toni Vainikka played?
Our database contains 80 games by Toni Vainikka, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toni Vainikka?
80 games by Toni Vainikka 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.