Prepare against Toomas Valgmae
CM · Estonia · World #6,331 classical · FIDE ID 4502523
Our database contains 356 games by Toomas Valgmae, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Toomas Valgmae's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toomas Valgmae 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 | 2,239 | 2,270 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,286 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,260 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 128 | 67 | 161 | 36.0% |
| As White | 177 | 69 | 35 | 73 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 179 | 59 | 32 | 88 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toomas Valgmae's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toomas Valgmae's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 93.8% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.0% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Valgmae usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Valgmae usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Valgmae usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 78.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Valgmae usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Valgmae usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Valgmae usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 51 | 68.9% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 13 | 17.6% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.1% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 85.2% | 35.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 13.0% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Toomas Valgmae's chess games
All 356 games by Toomas Valgmae in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 128 wins, 67 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A64 | Catalan | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 49 | 17/8/24 | 34.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 36 | 10/6/20 | 27.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,605 | 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open | A62 |
| Nov 2012 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,579 | 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open | B19 |
| Nov 2016 | Robert Huebner | 2,574 | 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open | E19 |
| Nov 2011 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,567 | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open | E15 |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,563 | 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 127 | 58 | 2,228 |
| 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2016 | 19 | 14 | 2,654 |
| 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2017 | 14 | 6 | 2,315 |
| 16th Puhajarve rap Open | 2015 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| 19th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2018 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| 11th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,193 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,291 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toomas Valgmae's chess games?
356 games by Toomas Valgmae, from Jan 2010 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 Toomas Valgmae has played.
What does Toomas Valgmae play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Toomas Valgmae opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toomas Valgmae answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Toomas Valgmae play as White?
As White, Toomas Valgmae's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toomas Valgmae play as Black?
As Black, Toomas Valgmae most often plays: Pirc Defense (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Toomas Valgmae's FIDE rating?
Toomas Valgmae is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Toomas Valgmae played?
Our database contains 356 games by Toomas Valgmae, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 67 draws, 161 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toomas Valgmae?
356 games by Toomas Valgmae 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.