Prepare against Ville Ketola
Finland · World #18,493 classical · FIDE ID 503975
Our database contains 165 games by Ville Ketola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ville Ketola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ville Ketola 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 | 2,070 | 2,159 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,050 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 63 | 44 | 58 | 38.2% |
| As White | 83 | 34 | 21 | 28 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 82 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ville Ketola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ville Ketola's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 92.8% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Ketola usually continues Nf3 (31.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ketola usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ketola usually continues d4 (73.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 10.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ketola usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ketola usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Ketola usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 51.3% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 35.9% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ville Ketola's chess games
All 165 games by Ville Ketola 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: 63 wins, 44 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Marko Manninen | 2,395 | chT1A-FIN 0405 | A52 |
| Jun 2013 | Petr Buchnicek | 2,354 | Brno Duras IM | B19 |
| Sep 2007 | Mikael Nouro | 2,345 | chT-FIN 1A 0708 | B07 |
| Jun 2013 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,301 | Brno Duras IM | D30 |
| Jan 2013 | Jyrki Kiltti | 2,258 | 2nd Tampere We TammerSh | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Tampere We TammerSh | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| Brno CEZ Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
| Naantali Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,121 |
| Brno Duras IM | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,125 |
| Brno Duras Open A | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,141 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,331 |
| chT1C-FIN 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| 3rd Helsinki Eastern Group M | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ville Ketola's chess games?
165 games by Ville Ketola, 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 Ville Ketola has played.
What does Ville Ketola play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Ville Ketola opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ville Ketola answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ville Ketola play as White?
As White, Ville Ketola's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ville Ketola play as Black?
As Black, Ville Ketola most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Ville Ketola's FIDE rating?
Ville Ketola is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ville Ketola played?
Our database contains 165 games by Ville Ketola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 44 draws, 58 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ville Ketola?
165 games by Ville Ketola 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.