Prepare against Jarmo Palenius
Finland · World #46,996 classical · FIDE ID 514276
Our database contains 73 games by Jarmo Palenius, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jarmo Palenius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jarmo Palenius 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 | 1,905 | 1,944 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,956 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 11 | 20 | 42 | 15.1% |
| As White | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 94.7% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Palenius usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Palenius usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Palenius usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Palenius usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Palenius usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 35.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Jarmo Palenius's chess games
All 73 games by Jarmo Palenius in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 20 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Jussi Kauko | 2,270 | chT1C-FIN 9899 | A34 |
| Jan 1997 | Jyri Lammi | 2,235 | chT-FIN 1div A 9798 | E73 |
| Feb 2018 | Jari Jarvela | 2,141 | chT-FIN Gp3 1718 | B01 |
| Oct 2001 | Matti Uimonen | 2,130 | chT1A-FIN 0102 | E83 |
| Oct 2002 | Samu Ristoja | 2,042 | chT1A-FIN 0203 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1989 | 12 | 2 | 2,053 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,809 |
| Uusikaupunki Open | 1990 | 5 | 2 | 2,210 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT1A-FIN 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| chT1A-FIN 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,210 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,702 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 1617 | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jarmo Palenius's chess games?
73 games by Jarmo Palenius, from Mar 2016 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 Jarmo Palenius has played.
What does Jarmo Palenius play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Jarmo Palenius opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jarmo Palenius answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jarmo Palenius play as White?
As White, Jarmo Palenius's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jarmo Palenius play as Black?
As Black, Jarmo Palenius most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Jarmo Palenius's FIDE rating?
Jarmo Palenius is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (May 2025).
How many games has Jarmo Palenius played?
Our database contains 73 games by Jarmo Palenius, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 20 draws, 42 losses (15.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarmo Palenius?
73 games by Jarmo Palenius 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.