Prepare against Aki Pitkaaho
Finland · World #9,882 classical · FIDE ID 502707
Our database contains 215 games by Aki Pitkaaho, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aki Pitkaaho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aki Pitkaaho 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 | 2,171 | 2,202 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 59 | 98 | 58 | 27.4% |
| As White | 110 | 31 | 54 | 25 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 105 | 28 | 44 | 33 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aki Pitkaaho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aki Pitkaaho's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 56.4% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 32 | 29.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.8% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 77.6% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 22.4% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 46.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
Aki Pitkaaho's chess games
All 215 games by Aki Pitkaaho in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 59 wins, 98 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Heikki Lehtinen | 2,338 | Oulainen We Shakkilaakso | A26 |
| Jan 1997 | Kari Tammela | 2,305 | chT-FIN 9697 Div-C | C05 |
| Jan 1997 | Risto Nokka | 2,280 | chT-FIN 9697 Div-C | B15 |
| Jan 1999 | Dietmar Vinke | 2,255 | chT1C-FIN 9899 | C00 |
| Nov 2023 | Harry Mansner | 2,236 | chT-FIN 2324 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raahe We RaahLi | 2015 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| Oulu Open | 2001 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,141 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,190 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,232 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-C | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aki Pitkaaho's chess games?
215 games by Aki Pitkaaho, from Oct 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 Aki Pitkaaho has played.
What does Aki Pitkaaho play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Aki Pitkaaho opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aki Pitkaaho answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Aki Pitkaaho play as White?
As White, Aki Pitkaaho's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aki Pitkaaho play as Black?
As Black, Aki Pitkaaho most often plays: French: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Aki Pitkaaho's FIDE rating?
Aki Pitkaaho is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Aki Pitkaaho played?
Our database contains 215 games by Aki Pitkaaho, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 98 draws, 58 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aki Pitkaaho?
215 games by Aki Pitkaaho 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.