Prepare against Arttu Irjala
Finland · World #31,188 classical · FIDE ID 514896
Our database contains 31 games by Arttu Irjala, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arttu Irjala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arttu Irjala 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 | 1,978 | 1,997 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,818 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,876 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arttu Irjala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arttu Irjala's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Irjala usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Irjala usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Irjala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Irjala usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Irjala usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Arttu Irjala's chess games
All 31 games by Arttu Irjala in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Kim Kahre | 2,150 | MatSK weekend tournament | B45 |
| Nov 2023 | Lari Linden | 2,147 | chT-FIN 2324 | C43 |
| Sep 2025 | Dmitri Tumanov | 2,117 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Kevin Hynna | 1,949 | MatSK weekend tournament | B33 |
| Nov 2025 | Daniel Vieira | 1,937 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2018 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,267 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| MatSK weekend tournament | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,003 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,922 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,052 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,305 |
| TCh-FIN 2023-24 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,558 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arttu Irjala's chess games?
31 games by Arttu Irjala, from Oct 2017 to Aug 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 Arttu Irjala has played.
What does Arttu Irjala play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Arttu Irjala opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arttu Irjala answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Arttu Irjala play as White?
As White, Arttu Irjala's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arttu Irjala play as Black?
As Black, Arttu Irjala most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Arttu Irjala's FIDE rating?
Arttu Irjala is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Arttu Irjala played?
Our database contains 31 games by Arttu Irjala, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arttu Irjala?
31 games by Arttu Irjala 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.