Prepare against Tuomo Pasanen
Finland · World #21,284 classical · FIDE ID 508063
Our database contains 235 games by Tuomo Pasanen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tuomo Pasanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tuomo Pasanen 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 | 2,046 | 2,094 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,026 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 2,002 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 99 | 52 | 84 | 42.1% |
| As White | 124 | 58 | 24 | 42 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 111 | 41 | 28 | 42 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tuomo Pasanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tuomo Pasanen's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 55.6% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 39 | 31.5% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.3% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pasanen usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pasanen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Pasanen usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Pasanen usually continues c3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pasanen usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pasanen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 27.8% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 16.7% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 30.6% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.2% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 13.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Tuomo Pasanen's chess games
All 235 games by Tuomo Pasanen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 99 wins, 52 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,309 | — | E76 |
| Oct 2010 | Thomas Fruebing | 2,234 | 7th Calvia Amateur Open | C24 |
| Dec 2016 | Jaakko Kivimaki | 2,210 | Helsinki Mestaruus Match 2017 | C46 |
| Dec 2017 | Panu Kilpela | 2,156 | ch-Helsinki Master | A90 |
| Mar 2004 | Charles M Linford | 2,146 | — | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki Master | 2020 | 14 | 8 | 2,098 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 48th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Helsinki 2011 Group A1 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-Helsinki 2014 Group M | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,757 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tuomo Pasanen's chess games?
235 games by Tuomo Pasanen, from Nov 2009 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 Tuomo Pasanen has played.
What does Tuomo Pasanen play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Tuomo Pasanen opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tuomo Pasanen answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Tuomo Pasanen play as White?
As White, Tuomo Pasanen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tuomo Pasanen play as Black?
As Black, Tuomo Pasanen most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Tuomo Pasanen's FIDE rating?
Tuomo Pasanen is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Tuomo Pasanen played?
Our database contains 235 games by Tuomo Pasanen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 52 draws, 84 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tuomo Pasanen?
235 games by Tuomo Pasanen 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.