Prepare against Tuomo Turunen
Finland · World #51,430 classical · FIDE ID 508209
When preparing against Tuomo Turunen, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 101 games by Tuomo Turunen, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tuomo Turunen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tuomo Turunen 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 | 1,887 | 1,926 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,924 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,966 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 18 | 35 | 48 | 17.8% |
| As White | 54 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 12.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tuomo Turunen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tuomo Turunen's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 46.3% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 44.4% | 39.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Turunen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Turunen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Turunen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Turunen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Turunen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Turunen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Tuomo Turunen's chess games
All 101 games by Tuomo Turunen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 35 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Mikael Calonius | 2,155 | chT-FIN 1B 0910 | D35 |
| Sep 2004 | Sauli Alho | 2,124 | chT-FIN 1C 0405 | B01 |
| Jun 2014 | Mauri Lehtosaari | 2,109 | Lappeenranta We LprSK | A01 |
| Feb 2010 | Bazhen D. Radkov | 1,930 | 63rd ch-Karelia | A15 |
| Feb 2010 | Alexandra Potievskaya | 1,855 | 63rd ch-Karelia | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lappeenranta We LprSK | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| 63rd ch-Karelia | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| chT1A-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| chT1B-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 1 | 1,870 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| Lahti Open | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,047 |
| 2nd Kuopio Open | 1990 | 5 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tuomo Turunen's chess games?
101 games by Tuomo Turunen, from Feb 2015 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 Turunen has played.
What does Tuomo Turunen play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Tuomo Turunen opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tuomo Turunen answers 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Tuomo Turunen play as White?
As White, Tuomo Turunen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tuomo Turunen play as Black?
As Black, Tuomo Turunen most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Tuomo Turunen's FIDE rating?
Tuomo Turunen is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Tuomo Turunen played?
Our database contains 101 games by Tuomo Turunen, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 35 draws, 48 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tuomo Turunen?
101 games by Tuomo Turunen 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.