Prepare against Tuomas Nivala
Finland · World #7,602 classical · FIDE ID 503665
When preparing against Tuomas Nivala, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 479 games by Tuomas Nivala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tuomas Nivala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tuomas Nivala 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 | 2,212 | 2,259 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,236 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,240 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 479 | 162 | 172 | 145 | 33.8% |
| As White | 241 | 96 | 81 | 64 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 238 | 66 | 91 | 81 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tuomas Nivala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tuomas Nivala's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 56.4% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 12.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 25 | 10.4% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 9.5% | 58.7% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 3.7% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nivala usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nivala usually continues Nc3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nivala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nivala usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Nivala usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Nivala usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 34.3% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 16 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 12.4% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 10.5% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 7.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 6.7% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 49.3% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 25.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 18.3% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Tuomas Nivala's chess games
All 479 games by Tuomas Nivala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 162 wins, 172 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Marko Manninen | 2,436 | Lahti Open | C13 |
| Jan 1996 | Jarmo Hartikainen | 2,419 | Oulu Open | B26 |
| Jan 2002 | Vladimir V. Arseniev | 2,335 | Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | C16 |
| Jan 2015 | Frans Valli | 2,334 | Jyvaskyla Winter Weekend A | C00 |
| Jan 2001 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,331 | 11th Heart of Finland Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu Open | 2001 | 13 | 7 | 2,364 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,341 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,249 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,323 |
| Lahti Open | 2000 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,488 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,076 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tuomas Nivala's chess games?
479 games by Tuomas Nivala, from Apr 2003 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 Tuomas Nivala has played.
What does Tuomas Nivala play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Tuomas Nivala opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tuomas Nivala answers 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Tuomas Nivala play as White?
As White, Tuomas Nivala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Hungarian Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tuomas Nivala play as Black?
As Black, Tuomas Nivala most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Tuomas Nivala's FIDE rating?
Tuomas Nivala is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Tuomas Nivala played?
Our database contains 479 games by Tuomas Nivala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 172 draws, 145 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tuomas Nivala?
479 games by Tuomas Nivala 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.