Prepare against Veli Vehkalahti
Finland · World #57,890 classical · FIDE ID 503169
When preparing against Veli Vehkalahti, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Veli Vehkalahti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veli Vehkalahti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veli Vehkalahti 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 | 1,863 | 2,092 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,880 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 78 | 47 | 136 | 29.9% |
| As White | 131 | 42 | 25 | 64 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 130 | 36 | 22 | 72 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veli Vehkalahti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veli Vehkalahti's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 77.9% | 39.2% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 21.4% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 39.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vehkalahti usually continues Nf3 (39.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vehkalahti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Vehkalahti usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vehkalahti usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Vehkalahti usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Vehkalahti usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 52.3% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.9% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.4% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 68.3% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 31.7% | 30.8% |
Veli Vehkalahti's chess games
All 261 games by Veli Vehkalahti 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: 78 wins, 47 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 0/3/9 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Mika Karttunen | 2,293 | Kokkola We KokkSK Open | D15 |
| Jan 1999 | Timo Holopainen | 2,240 | Imatra We ImSh 48 | E12 |
| Nov 2005 | Jukka Leino | 2,200 | chT1A-FIN 0506 | B84 |
| Jul 2006 | Tuukka Tusa | 2,187 | 16th Heart of Finland Open | A14 |
| Jan 1997 | Niina Koskela | 2,185 | Vantaa We EtVaS | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahti Open | 2001 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,087 |
| Lahti We LahS | 2011 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,886 |
| Lahti We LahS Open | 2002 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,904 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,156 |
| ch-FIN Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veli Vehkalahti's chess games?
261 games by Veli Vehkalahti, 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 Veli Vehkalahti has played.
What does Veli Vehkalahti play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Veli Vehkalahti opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veli Vehkalahti answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Veli Vehkalahti play as White?
As White, Veli Vehkalahti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veli Vehkalahti play as Black?
As Black, Veli Vehkalahti most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Veli Vehkalahti's FIDE rating?
Veli Vehkalahti is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Veli Vehkalahti played?
Our database contains 261 games by Veli Vehkalahti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 47 draws, 136 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veli Vehkalahti?
261 games by Veli Vehkalahti 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.