Prepare against Aulikki Ristoja
Finland · World #127,597 classical · FIDE ID 511420
When preparing against Aulikki Ristoja, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 10.6% over 47 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Aulikki Ristoja, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aulikki Ristoja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aulikki Ristoja 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 | 1,653 | 1,744 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,758 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,655 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 61 | 35 | 144 | 25.4% |
| As White | 118 | 35 | 15 | 68 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 122 | 26 | 20 | 76 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aulikki Ristoja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aulikki Ristoja's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 93.2% | 35.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.1% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 35.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 66.7% | 22.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.7% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.7% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Aulikki Ristoja's chess games
All 240 games by Aulikki Ristoja in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 61 wins, 35 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 29 | 8/5/16 | 27.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 47 | 5/11/31 | 10.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Maisa Ovezova | 2,174 | Olympiad Women-34 | E81 |
| Nov 1988 | Wai Ling Seto | 2,055 | Olympiad Women-28 | E60 |
| Jan 2001 | Kirsi Lindstedt | 2,043 | ch-FIN w | D30 |
| Jan 1997 | Paivi Walta | 2,015 | ch-FIN w | B01 |
| Apr 2014 | Heini Puuska | 1,968 | ch-FIN w | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN w | 2018 | 61 | 17 | 1,740 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 1,671 |
| Olympiad Women-28 | 1988 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| Olympiad Women-10 | 1982 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,068 |
| Wch Seniors 65 28th w | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,801 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 w | 2019 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,748 |
| 18th ch-EU w | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,655 |
| Wch Seniors 65 w 26th | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aulikki Ristoja's chess games?
240 games by Aulikki Ristoja, from May 2014 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 Aulikki Ristoja has played.
What does Aulikki Ristoja play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Aulikki Ristoja opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aulikki Ristoja answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Aulikki Ristoja play as White?
As White, Aulikki Ristoja's most-played openings in our database are: London System (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aulikki Ristoja play as Black?
As Black, Aulikki Ristoja most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (47 games, 10.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Aulikki Ristoja's FIDE rating?
Aulikki Ristoja is currently rated 1,653 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Aulikki Ristoja played?
Our database contains 240 games by Aulikki Ristoja, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 35 draws, 144 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aulikki Ristoja?
240 games by Aulikki Ristoja 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.