Prepare against Aleksi Olander
Finland · World #16,311 classical · FIDE ID 504963
Our database contains 249 games by Aleksi Olander, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksi Olander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksi Olander 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 | 2,091 | 2,124 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,183 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 80 | 104 | 65 | 32.1% |
| As White | 121 | 43 | 50 | 28 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 128 | 37 | 54 | 37 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksi Olander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksi Olander's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 90.1% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Olander usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Olander usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Olander usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Olander usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Olander usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Olander usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 68.3% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 20.6% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 45.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 42.4% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
Aleksi Olander's chess games
All 249 games by Aleksi Olander in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 80 wins, 104 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E68 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/13/4 | 34.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Joose Norri | 2,336 | Turku We TuTS Open | B22 |
| Aug 2019 | Selim Citak | 2,263 | Bruges Masters | A60 |
| Jan 2015 | Janne Mertanen | 2,261 | chT1A-FIN 1415 | A64 |
| Jul 2010 | Harri M Hurme | 2,260 | ch-FIN Open | D34 |
| Aug 2019 | Mauro Tirelli | 2,221 | Bruges Masters | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salo We SalSK | 2018 | 20 | 11 | 2,100 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,122 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2014 | 15 | 7 | 2,052 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 1,932 |
| Loimaa We LoimSK | 2011 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,190 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| 40th Rilton Cup | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksi Olander's chess games?
249 games by Aleksi Olander, from Oct 2008 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 Aleksi Olander has played.
What does Aleksi Olander play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Aleksi Olander opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksi Olander answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Aleksi Olander play as White?
As White, Aleksi Olander's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksi Olander play as Black?
As Black, Aleksi Olander most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Aleksi Olander's FIDE rating?
Aleksi Olander is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Aleksi Olander played?
Our database contains 249 games by Aleksi Olander, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 104 draws, 65 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksi Olander?
249 games by Aleksi Olander 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.