Prepare against Tormi Kull
CM · Estonia · World #13,104 classical · FIDE ID 4510151
When preparing against Tormi Kull, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 79 games by Tormi Kull, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tormi Kull's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tormi Kull 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 | 2,127 | 2,233 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,146 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,054 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 19 | 13 | 47 | 24.1% |
| As White | 40 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 6 | 23 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tormi Kull's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tormi Kull's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 70.0% | 30.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 22.5% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 30.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kull usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kull usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kull usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 27.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kull usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kull usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kull usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Tormi Kull's chess games
All 79 games by Tormi Kull in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,570 | Keres Memorial Rapid 32nd | B41 |
| Jul 2023 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,500 | 4th Parnu Keres Memorial Rapid Open | B13 |
| Jul 2023 | Ular Lauk | 2,369 | 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | S Kukk | 2,234 | ch-EST 2024 | B48 |
| Nov 2024 | Sandi Stojanovski | 2,169 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,714 |
| ch-EST | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,888 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,601 |
| Kohtla Jaerve Noorte CC | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-EST 2024 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,250 |
| Parnu Keres Memorial U20 Open | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tormi Kull's chess games?
79 games by Tormi Kull, from Jan 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 Tormi Kull has played.
What does Tormi Kull play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Tormi Kull opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tormi Kull answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Tormi Kull play as White?
As White, Tormi Kull's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tormi Kull play as Black?
As Black, Tormi Kull most often plays: English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Tormi Kull's FIDE rating?
Tormi Kull is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Tormi Kull played?
Our database contains 79 games by Tormi Kull, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tormi Kull?
79 games by Tormi Kull 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.