Prepare against Eero Patola
Finland · World #83,219 classical · FIDE ID 504092
When preparing against Eero Patola, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 12.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 518 games by Eero Patola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eero Patola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eero Patola 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 | 1,779 | 2,012 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,933 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,962 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 518 | 110 | 174 | 234 | 21.2% |
| As White | 256 | 61 | 85 | 110 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 262 | 49 | 89 | 124 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eero Patola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eero Patola's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 61.7% | 39.2% |
| c4 | 98 | 38.3% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 39.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Patola usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Patola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Patola usually continues d3 (27.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Patola usually continues Nc3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Patola usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Patola usually continues Nc3 (46.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 53.8% | 34.9% |
| c5 | 49 | 41.9% | 39.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 63 | 72.4% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 11.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Eero Patola's chess games
All 518 games by Eero Patola 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: 110 wins, 174 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 66 | 13/21/32 | 19.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 6/12/9 | 22.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 5/9/10 | 20.8% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A24 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 86 | 19/21/46 | 22.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 40 | 5/13/22 | 12.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 35 | 6/17/12 | 17.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,307 | ch-Nordic Seniors | A36 |
| Sep 2011 | Gunnar K Gunnarsson | 2,220 | ch-Nordic Seniors | A87 |
| Mar 2013 | Helge Gundersen | 2,214 | 13th ch-EU Seniors | B23 |
| Aug 2015 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,174 | Helsinki We HSK:n XVII syys | A34 |
| Aug 2012 | Grigorij Vagner | 2,162 | 12th ch-EU Seniors | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2024 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,839 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 25 | 10.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2016 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,993 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 3 | 1,845 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 16 | 8 | 1,912 |
| ch-FIN Seniors | 2013 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,898 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| Budapest FS11 FM | 2001 | 13 | 5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eero Patola's chess games?
518 games by Eero Patola, 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 Eero Patola has played.
What does Eero Patola play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Eero Patola opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eero Patola answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Eero Patola play as White?
As White, Eero Patola's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (66 games, 19.7% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: The Whale (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eero Patola play as Black?
As Black, Eero Patola most often plays: Dutch Defense (86 games, 22.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (40 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 17.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Eero Patola's FIDE rating?
Eero Patola is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Eero Patola played?
Our database contains 518 games by Eero Patola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 174 draws, 234 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eero Patola?
518 games by Eero Patola 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.