Prepare against Ville Koivusalo
Finland · World #31,773 classical · FIDE ID 505358
When preparing against Ville Koivusalo, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 136 games by Ville Koivusalo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ville Koivusalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ville Koivusalo 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 | 1,975 | 2,031 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,016 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 36 | 38 | 62 | 26.5% |
| As White | 66 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 16 | 17 | 37 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ville Koivusalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ville Koivusalo's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 40.9% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 19 | 28.8% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 9.1% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Koivusalo usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Koivusalo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Koivusalo usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Koivusalo usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Koivusalo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Koivusalo usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 65.7% | 30.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 28.6% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Ville Koivusalo's chess games
All 136 games by Ville Koivusalo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 36 wins, 38 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Tuomas Nivala | 2,198 | Jyvaskyla We JyS A | E65 |
| Jan 2009 | Tuukka Tusa | 2,185 | TShL/TUL-ch | E90 |
| Jul 2011 | Kari Nieminen | 2,169 | 21st Heart of Finland Open | B31 |
| Jun 2014 | Jaakko Kivimaki | 2,151 | CSIT-ch-Seinajoki | D21 |
| Aug 2014 | Vladimir I. Osmolny | 2,129 | Tampere We Taraus | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyvaskyla Winter Weekend A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| 2nd Tampere We TammerSh | 2013 | 8 | 1 | 1,760 |
| Seinajoki We SeinSK | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| 21st Heart of Finland Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2,048 |
| 26th Heart of Finland Open | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,018 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,740 |
| Mikkeli We MikkSK MikkSK 70 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
| Kurikka We Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ville Koivusalo's chess games?
136 games by Ville Koivusalo, from Oct 2004 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 Koivusalo has played.
What does Ville Koivusalo play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Ville Koivusalo opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ville Koivusalo answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ville Koivusalo play as White?
As White, Ville Koivusalo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ville Koivusalo play as Black?
As Black, Ville Koivusalo most often plays: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Ville Koivusalo's FIDE rating?
Ville Koivusalo is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Ville Koivusalo played?
Our database contains 136 games by Ville Koivusalo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 38 draws, 62 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ville Koivusalo?
136 games by Ville Koivusalo 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.