Prepare against Ville Lehto
FM · Finland · World #12,443 classical · FIDE ID 500208
When preparing against Ville Lehto, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 332 games by Ville Lehto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ville Lehto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ville Lehto 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 | 2,135 | 2,210 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 115 | 108 | 109 | 34.6% |
| As White | 161 | 73 | 44 | 44 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 171 | 42 | 64 | 65 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ville Lehto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ville Lehto's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 86.3% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 8.1% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 8 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lehto usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lehto usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lehto usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lehto usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lehto usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Lehto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 52.7% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 23 | 31.1% | 34.8% |
| d6 | 11 | 14.9% | 36.4% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 21 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
Ville Lehto's chess games
All 332 games by Ville Lehto 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: 115 wins, 108 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A89 | Rat Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Joose Norri | 2,430 | Helsinki We SKF Open | B51 |
| Jan 1999 | Olav Sepp | 2,400 | chT-FIN 9899 | C55 |
| Jan 1989 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,395 | Espoo Open | B32 |
| Jan 1990 | Eero J. Raaste | 2,380 | Helsinki | B38 |
| Jan 1997 | Kimmo Valkesalmi | 2,380 | chT-FIN 1div A 9798 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 45 | 20 | 2,238 |
| Helsinki We PasVS Open | 1998 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,411 |
| Helsinki We SKF Open | 1997 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,514 |
| Helsinki | 1990 | 11 | 4 | 2,306 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 7 | 2,339 |
| ch-Helsinki | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,085 |
| Tampere Elo Open | 1988 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| chT-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ville Lehto's chess games?
332 games by Ville Lehto, 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 Lehto has played.
What does Ville Lehto play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Ville Lehto opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ville Lehto answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ville Lehto play as White?
As White, Ville Lehto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ville Lehto play as Black?
As Black, Ville Lehto most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Ville Lehto's FIDE rating?
Ville Lehto is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ville Lehto played?
Our database contains 332 games by Ville Lehto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 108 draws, 109 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ville Lehto?
332 games by Ville Lehto 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.