Prepare against Vilka Sipila
IM · Finland · World #781 classical · FIDE ID 505455
Our database contains 1,563 games by Vilka Sipila, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vilka Sipila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vilka Sipila 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 | 2,474 | 2,493 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,449 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,445 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,563 | 809 | 225 | 529 | 51.8% |
| As White | 790 | 433 | 104 | 253 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 773 | 376 | 121 | 276 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vilka Sipila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vilka Sipila's side.
First moves as White (790 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 370 | 46.8% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 131 | 16.6% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 120 | 15.2% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 44 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 5.2% | 57.3% |
| f4 | 26 | 3.3% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sipila usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sipila usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sipila usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 17% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sipila usually continues Bb2 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sipila usually continues Bb2 (52.9% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Sipila usually continues Bb2 (76.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 31.1% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 64 | 18.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 45 | 12.9% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 45 | 12.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 33 | 9.4% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 17 | 4.9% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 106 | 40.3% | 64.2% |
| f5 | 69 | 26.2% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 50 | 19.0% | 44.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.7% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.3% | 58.3% |
Vilka Sipila's chess games
All 1,563 games by Vilka Sipila in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 809 wins, 225 draws, 529 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 130 | 69/7/54 | 53.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 39 | 21/5/13 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 90 | 45/5/40 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/4/13 | 43.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 16/1/12 | 55.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 16/2/10 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,728 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Jun 2020 | Daniil Dubov | 2,699 | Titled Tue | A80 |
| Jan 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Aug 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,688 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Feb 2015 | Boris Grachev | 2,670 | 16th ch-EU | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 591 | 327.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-FIN | 2025 | 99 | 63 | 2,423 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2019 | 42 | 32.5 | 2,397 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2013 | 21 | 12 | 2,142 |
| Naantali Open | 2012 | 18 | 14 | 2,360 |
| Vaxjo Visma GM | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,546 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2019 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,298 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2017 | 16 | 11 | 2,278 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tommi Luukkonen (18 games) · Mika Karttunen (18 games) · Tapani Sammalvuo (12 games) · Jari Jarvenpaa (11 games) · Kalle Niemi (11 games) · Mikael Agopov (11 games) · Toivo Keinanen (11 games) · Sampsa Nyysti (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vilka Sipila's chess games?
1,563 games by Vilka Sipila, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Vilka Sipila has played.
What does Vilka Sipila play on the first move as White?
Across 790 games with White in our database, Vilka Sipila opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vilka Sipila answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Vilka Sipila play as White?
As White, Vilka Sipila's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (130 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 790 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vilka Sipila play as Black?
As Black, Vilka Sipila most often plays: Dutch Defense (90 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 773 games.
What is Vilka Sipila's FIDE rating?
Vilka Sipila is currently rated 2,474 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Vilka Sipila played?
Our database contains 1,563 games by Vilka Sipila, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 809 wins, 225 draws, 529 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vilka Sipila?
1,563 games by Vilka Sipila 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.