Prepare against Patrik Aalto
FM · Finland · World #3,654 classical · FIDE ID 510726
Our database contains 1,427 games by Patrik Aalto, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrik Aalto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrik Aalto 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 | 2,313 | 2,335 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,213 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,167 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,427 | 574 | 215 | 638 | 40.2% |
| As White | 704 | 288 | 107 | 309 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 723 | 286 | 108 | 329 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrik Aalto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrik Aalto's side.
First moves as White (704 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 357 | 50.7% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 212 | 30.1% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 76 | 10.8% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 7.5% | 29.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Aalto usually continues g3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Aalto usually continues g3 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Aalto usually continues g3 (36.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Aalto usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Aalto usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Aalto usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 301 | 88.3% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 16 | 4.7% | 71.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 3.5% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 197 | 87.6% | 48.2% |
| f5 | 17 | 7.6% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Patrik Aalto's chess games
All 1,427 games by Patrik Aalto in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 574 wins, 215 draws, 638 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 138 | 62/21/55 | 44.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 84 | 42/9/33 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 48 | 20/9/19 | 41.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 40 | 13/7/20 | 32.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 14/3/12 | 48.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 15/3/10 | 53.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 124 | 50/13/61 | 40.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 73 | 25/5/43 | 34.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 17/6/15 | 44.7% |
| E10 | Catalan | 33 | 16/3/14 | 48.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/3/13 | 40.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 5/6/12 | 21.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Mar 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,585 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Feb 2026 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,555 | Titled Tue | A88 |
| Sep 2025 | Rudik Makarian | 2,544 | Titled Tue | A14 |
| Jun 2023 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,518 | Titled Tue Early | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,075 | 501.5 | 2,208 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,200 |
| Tampere We TammerSh B | 2018 | 12 | 6 | 1,968 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 2,142 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,356 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,789 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-FIN 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrik Aalto's chess games?
1,427 games by Patrik Aalto, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 Patrik Aalto has played.
What does Patrik Aalto play on the first move as White?
Across 704 games with White in our database, Patrik Aalto opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrik Aalto answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Patrik Aalto play as White?
As White, Patrik Aalto's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (138 games, 44.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (84 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 704 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrik Aalto play as Black?
As Black, Patrik Aalto most often plays: Sicilian (124 games, 40.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (73 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 44.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 723 games.
What is Patrik Aalto's FIDE rating?
Patrik Aalto is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Patrik Aalto played?
Our database contains 1,427 games by Patrik Aalto, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 574 wins, 215 draws, 638 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrik Aalto?
1,427 games by Patrik Aalto 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.