Prepare against Ari Sieranoja
Finland · World #22,538 classical · FIDE ID 516953
Our database contains 32 games by Ari Sieranoja, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ari Sieranoja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ari Sieranoja 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 | 2,036 | 2,049 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,018 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ari Sieranoja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ari Sieranoja's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| g4 | 5 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sieranoja usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sieranoja usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Sieranoja usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 33% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sieranoja usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sieranoja usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sieranoja usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Ari Sieranoja's chess games
All 32 games by Ari Sieranoja in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Kari Tammela | 2,325 | ch-Helsinki SSL | C42 |
| Jan 1996 | Ilkka Hartio | 2,170 | Jamsa Open | A04 |
| Jan 2019 | Esa Lehmusvaara | 2,082 | chT-FIN Gp4 1819 | C01 |
| Sep 2018 | Martti Luodonpaa | 1,864 | chT-FIN Gp4 1819 | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampere Open 2 | 1994 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Jamsa Open | 1996 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,231 |
| Tampere We HervS Open | 1996 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,992 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| Tampere We TampY Open | 1996 | 4 | 1 | – |
| ch-Tampere | 1996 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| Tampere Open | 1995 | 2 | 0 | 1,825 |
| ch-Helsinki SSL | 1993 | 1 | 1 | 2,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ari Sieranoja's chess games?
32 games by Ari Sieranoja, from Mar 2019 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 Ari Sieranoja has played.
What does Ari Sieranoja play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ari Sieranoja opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.g4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ari Sieranoja answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...g5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ari Sieranoja play as White?
As White, Ari Sieranoja's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ari Sieranoja play as Black?
As Black, Ari Sieranoja most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ari Sieranoja's FIDE rating?
Ari Sieranoja is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Ari Sieranoja played?
Our database contains 32 games by Ari Sieranoja, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ari Sieranoja?
32 games by Ari Sieranoja 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.