Prepare against Arto Satonen
Finland · World #24,242 classical · FIDE ID 501816
Our database contains 289 games by Arto Satonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arto Satonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arto Satonen 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 | 2,023 | 2,237 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,098 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 94 | 90 | 105 | 32.5% |
| As White | 137 | 53 | 40 | 44 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 152 | 41 | 50 | 61 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arto Satonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arto Satonen's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 98.5% | 53.0% |
| h3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Satonen usually continues d4 (48.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Satonen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Satonen usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- 1.h3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Satonen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Satonen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 91.2% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 92.5% | 41.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Arto Satonen's chess games
All 289 games by Arto Satonen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 94 wins, 90 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 47 | 17/12/18 | 36.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 39 | 9/16/14 | 23.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 36 | 8/15/13 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vladislav V Vorotnikov | 2,465 | 4th Heart of Finland Open | C41 |
| Jan 1998 | Kalle Kiik | 2,445 | Pori We PSY Open | B21 |
| Jan 1998 | Jussi Tella | 2,385 | 8th Heart of Finland Open | D32 |
| Jan 1993 | Yrjo A Rantanen | 2,380 | Tampere Taraus Open | D32 |
| Jan 1997 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,375 | Turku We TSY Open | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2009 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,298 |
| Tampere Taraus Open | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,295 |
| Tampere Elo Open | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| Naantali Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,131 |
| ch-FIN | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,214 |
| 39th Rilton Cup | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2,287 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
| chT-FIN1C 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arto Satonen's chess games?
289 games by Arto Satonen, from Apr 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 Arto Satonen has played.
What does Arto Satonen play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Arto Satonen opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.h3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arto Satonen answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Arto Satonen play as White?
As White, Arto Satonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (47 games, 36.2% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arto Satonen play as Black?
As Black, Arto Satonen most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (39 games, 23.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Arto Satonen's FIDE rating?
Arto Satonen is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Arto Satonen played?
Our database contains 289 games by Arto Satonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 90 draws, 105 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arto Satonen?
289 games by Arto Satonen 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.