Prepare against Arto Pitkaaho
Finland · World #12,220 classical · FIDE ID 508357
Our database contains 147 games by Arto Pitkaaho, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arto Pitkaaho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arto 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 | 2,138 | 2,196 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 34.0% |
| As White | 71 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 76 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arto Pitkaaho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arto Pitkaaho's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 49.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 33.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pitkaaho usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 93.1% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 72.7% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 9 | 27.3% | 38.9% |
Arto Pitkaaho's chess games
All 147 games by Arto Pitkaaho in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 50 wins, 49 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D20 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Heikki Kallio | 2,330 | Vaasa We WRC | B00 |
| Nov 2022 | Harry Mansner | 2,263 | chT-FIN 2223 | A96 |
| Oct 2024 | Henri Torkkola | 2,223 | TCh-FIN 2024-25 | A40 |
| Oct 2016 | Antero Natri | 2,168 | chT-FIN 1A 1617 | A36 |
| Oct 2024 | Samuli Nieminen | 2,166 | TCh-FIN 2024-25 | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raahe We RaahLi | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,135 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,041 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,892 |
| chT-FIN1C 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,196 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-C | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,197 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arto Pitkaaho's chess games?
147 games by Arto Pitkaaho, from Nov 2013 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 Pitkaaho has played.
What does Arto Pitkaaho play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Arto Pitkaaho opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arto Pitkaaho answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games).
What openings does Arto Pitkaaho play as White?
As White, Arto Pitkaaho's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arto Pitkaaho play as Black?
As Black, Arto Pitkaaho most often plays: Horwitz Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Arto Pitkaaho's FIDE rating?
Arto Pitkaaho is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Arto Pitkaaho played?
Our database contains 147 games by Arto Pitkaaho, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 49 draws, 48 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arto Pitkaaho?
147 games by Arto 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.