Prepare against Uku Valner
FM · Estonia · World #3,651 classical · FIDE ID 4502205
When preparing against Uku Valner, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 344 games by Uku Valner, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Uku Valner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uku Valner 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 | 2,314 | 2,318 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,294 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,289 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 129 | 69 | 146 | 37.5% |
| As White | 182 | 74 | 33 | 75 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 162 | 55 | 36 | 71 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uku Valner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uku Valner's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 92.3% | 49.4% |
| b3 | 12 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Valner usually continues Nc3 (41.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Valner usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Valner usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Valner usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Valner usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Valner usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 89.6% | 48.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 84.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Uku Valner's chess games
All 344 games by Uku Valner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Nov 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: 129 wins, 69 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 88 | 27/19/42 | 30.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 5/10/9 | 20.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,604 | Titled Tue | C07 |
| Mar 2021 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,600 | EU-Cup Online Gr-E | C54 |
| Nov 2023 | Ferdinand Hellers | 2,592 | 23rd Puhajarve Rapid Open | B02 |
| Dec 2020 | Noel Studer | 2,588 | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | E17 |
| Jan 2018 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,582 | Keres Memorial Rapid 27th | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 56 | 25.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-EST U20 | 2018 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,194 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-EST | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 2,273 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,266 |
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Tallinn Final | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uku Valner's chess games?
344 games by Uku Valner, from Jul 2005 to Nov 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 Uku Valner has played.
What does Uku Valner play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Uku Valner opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uku Valner answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Uku Valner play as White?
As White, Uku Valner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (88 games, 30.7% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uku Valner play as Black?
As Black, Uku Valner most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Uku Valner's FIDE rating?
Uku Valner is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Uku Valner played?
Our database contains 344 games by Uku Valner, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 69 draws, 146 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uku Valner?
344 games by Uku Valner 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.