Prepare against Arto Elomaa
Finland · World #13,155 classical · FIDE ID 506672
When preparing against Arto Elomaa, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 506 games by Arto Elomaa, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arto Elomaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arto Elomaa 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 | 2,126 | 2,162 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,130 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 506 | 169 | 219 | 118 | 33.4% |
| As White | 257 | 93 | 121 | 43 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 249 | 76 | 98 | 75 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arto Elomaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arto Elomaa's side.
First moves as White (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 74.3% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 54 | 21.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Elomaa usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Elomaa usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Elomaa usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Elomaa usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Elomaa usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Elomaa usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 48.2% | 39.6% |
| c5 | 24 | 21.8% | 60.4% |
| c6 | 9 | 8.2% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.4% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 45.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 30 | 42.3% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 8.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Arto Elomaa's chess games
All 506 games by Arto Elomaa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 169 wins, 219 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/13/2 | 34.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 13/9/1 | 56.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Joose Norri | 2,341 | 9th Helsinki We Garde Group A | D24 |
| Jul 2024 | Henri Lahdelma | 2,310 | 32nd Heart of Finland Open | B00 |
| Mar 2013 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,303 | 3rd Helsinki Eastern Group M | B06 |
| Jan 2014 | Jyrki Kiltti | 2,262 | ch-FIN Open | B20 |
| Sep 2015 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,227 | Helsinki Garde Autumn Weekend A | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2014 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-FIN U18/20 | 2011 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,846 |
| 9th Helsinki We Garde Group A | 2013 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,151 |
| 6th Helsinki We HSL | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,102 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| Helsinki We KapSK A | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,149 |
| 8th Helsinki We HSK | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| Helsinki We LauttSK | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,981 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitri Tumanov (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arto Elomaa's chess games?
506 games by Arto Elomaa, from Jul 2010 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 Arto Elomaa has played.
What does Arto Elomaa play on the first move as White?
Across 257 games with White in our database, Arto Elomaa opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arto Elomaa answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Arto Elomaa play as White?
As White, Arto Elomaa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 56.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 257 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arto Elomaa play as Black?
As Black, Arto Elomaa most often plays: Petrov's Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Arto Elomaa's FIDE rating?
Arto Elomaa is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Arto Elomaa played?
Our database contains 506 games by Arto Elomaa, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 219 draws, 118 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arto Elomaa?
506 games by Arto Elomaa 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.