Prepare against Aarno Eskelinen
Finland · World #11,418 classical · FIDE ID 501751
Our database contains 136 games by Aarno Eskelinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aarno Eskelinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aarno Eskelinen 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 | 2,148 | 2,217 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 51 | 50 | 35 | 37.5% |
| As White | 67 | 29 | 21 | 17 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 29 | 18 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aarno Eskelinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aarno Eskelinen's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 94.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.0% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Eskelinen usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Eskelinen usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Eskelinen usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 87.5% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Eskelinen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Eskelinen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Eskelinen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 71.4% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 28.6% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Aarno Eskelinen's chess games
All 136 games by Aarno Eskelinen 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: 51 wins, 50 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ville Lehto | 2,295 | chT-FIN 9596 | A89 |
| Feb 2002 | Jon Eriksson | 2,291 | chT-FIN 0102 | C11 |
| Dec 1982 | Stavros Lazaridis | 2,260 | ch-EU U21 | B93 |
| Jan 1990 | Jan-Michael F. Nykopp | 2,255 | chT-FIN | B70 |
| Jan 1994 | Heikki Salo | 2,245 | Vantaa Open 2 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 52 | 33 | 2,351 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1983 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,266 |
| chT1B-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,293 |
| Vantaa Open 2 | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aarno Eskelinen's chess games?
136 games by Aarno Eskelinen, 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 Aarno Eskelinen has played.
What does Aarno Eskelinen play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Aarno Eskelinen opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aarno Eskelinen answers 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Aarno Eskelinen play as White?
As White, Aarno Eskelinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aarno Eskelinen play as Black?
As Black, Aarno Eskelinen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Aarno Eskelinen's FIDE rating?
Aarno Eskelinen is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Aarno Eskelinen played?
Our database contains 136 games by Aarno Eskelinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 50 draws, 35 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aarno Eskelinen?
136 games by Aarno Eskelinen 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.