Prepare against Aaro Salmelin
Finland · World #12,772 classical · FIDE ID 512834
Our database contains 135 games by Aaro Salmelin, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aaro Salmelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaro Salmelin 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 | 2,131 | 2,131 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,033 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 48 | 48 | 39 | 35.6% |
| As White | 65 | 31 | 22 | 12 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaro Salmelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaro Salmelin's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 95.4% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Salmelin usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Salmelin usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Salmelin usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Salmelin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Salmelin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 75.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.7% | 91.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
Aaro Salmelin's chess games
All 135 games by Aaro Salmelin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 48 wins, 48 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,277 | 29th Heart of Finland Open | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Poley,V | 2,276 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | A42 |
| Jul 2026 | Luukkonen,T | 2,230 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | D97 |
| Sep 2022 | Sauli Tiitta | 2,186 | chT-FIN 2223 | C13 |
| Sep 2025 | Pekka Paldanius | 2,183 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampere We TammerSh B | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,108 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| Helsinki MatSK Weekend | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,976 |
| ch-FIN U18/20 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| chT1B-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaro Salmelin's chess games?
135 games by Aaro Salmelin, from Mar 2015 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 Aaro Salmelin has played.
What does Aaro Salmelin play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Aaro Salmelin opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaro Salmelin answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Aaro Salmelin play as White?
As White, Aaro Salmelin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaro Salmelin play as Black?
As Black, Aaro Salmelin most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Aaro Salmelin's FIDE rating?
Aaro Salmelin is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aaro Salmelin played?
Our database contains 135 games by Aaro Salmelin, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 48 draws, 39 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaro Salmelin?
135 games by Aaro Salmelin 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.