Prepare against Veli-Pekka Sinervuo
Finland · World #43,821 classical · FIDE ID 503398
When preparing against Veli-Pekka Sinervuo, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 160 games by Veli-Pekka Sinervuo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veli-Pekka Sinervuo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veli-Pekka Sinervuo 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 | 1,918 | 2,047 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,896 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 49 | 50 | 61 | 30.6% |
| As White | 74 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 22 | 30 | 34 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veli-Pekka Sinervuo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veli-Pekka Sinervuo's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 43.2% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 18 | 24.3% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 7 | 9.5% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Sinervuo usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Sinervuo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sinervuo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sinervuo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sinervuo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sinervuo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 80.0% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Veli-Pekka Sinervuo's chess games
All 160 games by Veli-Pekka Sinervuo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 49 wins, 50 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Hannu Pihlajasalo | 2,261 | chT-FIN 1213 | B70 |
| Jan 1999 | Unto Raisa | 2,191 | 9th Heart of Finland Open | E63 |
| May 2016 | Allan Kiviaho | 2,124 | Helsinki We HSK 130v A | B40 |
| Nov 2023 | Teemu Laasanen | 2,101 | chT-FIN 2324 | A22 |
| Nov 2013 | Samu Ristoja | 2,084 | Helsinki We KapSK A | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turku We TSY Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1994 | 7 | 4 | – |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Helsinki We Garde Spring A | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| Helsinki Open 3 | 1994 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 9th Helsinki We Garde Group A | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,140 |
| Vantaa Open 1 | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veli-Pekka Sinervuo's chess games?
160 games by Veli-Pekka Sinervuo, from Oct 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 Veli-Pekka Sinervuo has played.
What does Veli-Pekka Sinervuo play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Veli-Pekka Sinervuo opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veli-Pekka Sinervuo answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Veli-Pekka Sinervuo play as White?
As White, Veli-Pekka Sinervuo's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veli-Pekka Sinervuo play as Black?
As Black, Veli-Pekka Sinervuo most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Veli-Pekka Sinervuo's FIDE rating?
Veli-Pekka Sinervuo is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Veli-Pekka Sinervuo played?
Our database contains 160 games by Veli-Pekka Sinervuo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 50 draws, 61 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veli-Pekka Sinervuo?
160 games by Veli-Pekka Sinervuo 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.