Prepare against Valo Vainio
Finland · World #10,609 classical · FIDE ID 507270
Our database contains 134 games by Valo Vainio, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valo Vainio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valo Vainio 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 | 2,160 | 2,217 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,151 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 40 | 36 | 58 | 29.9% |
| As White | 73 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 61 | 17 | 16 | 28 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valo Vainio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valo Vainio's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 95.9% | 43.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vainio usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vainio usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Vainio usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vainio usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Vainio usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 86.2% | 36.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Valo Vainio's chess games
All 134 games by Valo Vainio in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 40 wins, 36 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 7/8/18 | 21.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Ilja Sirosh | 2,402 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Mar 2010 | Leo Toivovich Tolonen | 2,337 | chT-FIN 0910 | A41 |
| Jul 2022 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Sep 2017 | Harry Mansner | 2,280 | chT-FIN 1718 | B45 |
| Jun 2022 | Tea Gueci | 2,266 | Titled Tue Early | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 44 | 13.5 | 2,037 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,959 |
| chT-FIN 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valo Vainio's chess games?
134 games by Valo Vainio, from Jul 2007 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 Valo Vainio has played.
What does Valo Vainio play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Valo Vainio opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valo Vainio answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valo Vainio play as White?
As White, Valo Vainio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valo Vainio play as Black?
As Black, Valo Vainio most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Rat Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Valo Vainio's FIDE rating?
Valo Vainio is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Valo Vainio played?
Our database contains 134 games by Valo Vainio, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 36 draws, 58 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valo Vainio?
134 games by Valo Vainio 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.