Prepare against Eric Vaarala
Sweden · World #4,145 classical · FIDE ID 1711962
Our database contains 377 games by Eric Vaarala, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Vaarala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Vaarala 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 | 2,299 | 2,321 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,290 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,305 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 131 | 106 | 140 | 34.7% |
| As White | 198 | 77 | 59 | 62 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 179 | 54 | 47 | 78 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Vaarala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Vaarala's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 43.9% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 57 | 28.8% | 46.5% |
| c4 | 34 | 17.2% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 7.1% | 53.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.0% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Vaarala usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vaarala usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vaarala usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vaarala usually continues c4 (42.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Vaarala usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Vaarala usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 67.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 21 | 28.4% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 50.0% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 39.7% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.3% | 85.7% |
Eric Vaarala's chess games
All 377 games by Eric Vaarala in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 131 wins, 106 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Mohammed Al-Sayed | 2,524 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | E32 |
| Jul 2010 | Normunds Miezis | 2,518 | Arctic Chess Challenge | B41 |
| Mar 2013 | Keith C Arkell | 2,472 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | A39 |
| Jul 2013 | Mika Karttunen | 2,457 | 23rd Heart of Finland Open | D30 |
| Jun 2012 | Ivajlo Enchev | 2,419 | 1st Golden Sands Europe Open | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2011 | 31 | 20.5 | 2,227 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,257 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,195 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-C | 2008 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,155 |
| Wch U16 | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,299 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Vaarala's chess games?
377 games by Eric Vaarala, from Oct 2007 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 Eric Vaarala has played.
What does Eric Vaarala play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Eric Vaarala opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Vaarala answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Eric Vaarala play as White?
As White, Eric Vaarala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Vaarala play as Black?
As Black, Eric Vaarala most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Eric Vaarala's FIDE rating?
Eric Vaarala is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Eric Vaarala played?
Our database contains 377 games by Eric Vaarala, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 106 draws, 140 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Vaarala?
377 games by Eric Vaarala 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.