Prepare against Tuukka Tusa
Finland · World #12,974 classical · FIDE ID 503916
Our database contains 160 games by Tuukka Tusa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tuukka Tusa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tuukka Tusa 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 | 2,128 | 2,195 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,171 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 55 | 37 | 68 | 34.4% |
| As White | 76 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 25 | 17 | 42 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tuukka Tusa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tuukka Tusa's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 44.7% | 54.4% |
| g3 | 23 | 30.3% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.8% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 9.2% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 54.4% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Tusa usually continues g3 (30.8% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Tusa usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Tusa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 30% of White games, 56.5% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Tusa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Tusa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tusa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 35.7% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 14 | 33.3% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 9 | 21.4% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 34.6% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
Tuukka Tusa's chess games
All 160 games by Tuukka Tusa 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: 55 wins, 37 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Zsuzsa Polgar | 2,550 | Valkeakoski Simul | C45 |
| Feb 2019 | Petri Lehtivaara | 2,257 | chT-FIN 1819 | A84 |
| Dec 2021 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,245 | chT-FIN 2022 | A26 |
| Sep 2003 | Jyrki Salonen | 2,244 | chT-FIN1A 0304 | A08 |
| Jan 2001 | Ilkka Kanko | 2,240 | Espoo Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Open | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,168 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| 16th Heart of Finland Open | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,151 |
| Helsinki We SKF | 1993 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,406 |
| chT1A-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,990 |
| chT-FIN1A 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tuukka Tusa's chess games?
160 games by Tuukka Tusa, 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 Tuukka Tusa has played.
What does Tuukka Tusa play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Tuukka Tusa opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.g3 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tuukka Tusa answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Tuukka Tusa play as White?
As White, Tuukka Tusa's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tuukka Tusa play as Black?
As Black, Tuukka Tusa most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Tuukka Tusa's FIDE rating?
Tuukka Tusa is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Tuukka Tusa played?
Our database contains 160 games by Tuukka Tusa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 37 draws, 68 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tuukka Tusa?
160 games by Tuukka Tusa 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.