Prepare against Vesa Seppelin
Finland · World #62,441 classical · FIDE ID 512141
When preparing against Vesa Seppelin, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 46 games by Vesa Seppelin, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vesa Seppelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vesa Seppelin 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 | 1,847 | 1,896 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 21.7% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vesa Seppelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vesa Seppelin's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 87.5% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Seppelin usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Seppelin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Seppelin usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Seppelin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Seppelin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Vesa Seppelin's chess games
All 46 games by Vesa Seppelin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Antti Heikkila | 2,109 | Kokkola We Kaarlen Open | E11 |
| Feb 2017 | Pekka Riihimaki | 1,946 | chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | C01 |
| Oct 2016 | Rolf Runonen | 1,945 | chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | C27 |
| Feb 2018 | Jouko Lauronen | 1,775 | chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokkola We KokkSK | 2013 | 12 | 3 | 1,830 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,916 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,755 |
| Kokkola We KokkSK Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,063 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,689 |
| Kokkola We Kaarlen Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,924 |
| Kokkola Open | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,054 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vesa Seppelin's chess games?
46 games by Vesa Seppelin, from Nov 2017 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 Vesa Seppelin has played.
What does Vesa Seppelin play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Vesa Seppelin opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vesa Seppelin answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Vesa Seppelin play as White?
As White, Vesa Seppelin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vesa Seppelin play as Black?
As Black, Vesa Seppelin most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Vesa Seppelin's FIDE rating?
Vesa Seppelin is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Vesa Seppelin played?
Our database contains 46 games by Vesa Seppelin, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vesa Seppelin?
46 games by Vesa Seppelin 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.