Prepare against Johanna Paasikangas
FM · Finland · World #12,207 classical · FIDE ID 500879
When preparing against Johanna Paasikangas, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 108 games by Johanna Paasikangas, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Johanna Paasikangas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johanna Paasikangas 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 | 2,139 | 2,323 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,243 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,243 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 42 | 23 | 43 | 38.9% |
| As White | 54 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 17 | 12 | 25 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johanna Paasikangas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johanna Paasikangas's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 57.4% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 38.9% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Paasikangas usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Paasikangas usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Paasikangas usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Paasikangas usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Paasikangas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Paasikangas usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 58.6% | 29.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 41.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Johanna Paasikangas's chess games
All 108 games by Johanna Paasikangas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 42 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Anastasia Avramidou | 2,330 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Andrej Gal | 2,328 | 38th Pula Open 2026 | E04 |
| Nov 2025 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,289 | European Rapid 2025 | C48 |
| Oct 2025 | Filipa Fortuna Pipiras | 2,273 | 25th European Teams Women | E73 |
| Feb 2026 | Aku Salonen | 2,269 | MatSK weekend tournament | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 16th Dolomiti Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| 25th European Teams Women | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,162 |
| ch-FIN w 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,275 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,068 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,986 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johanna Paasikangas's chess games?
108 games by Johanna Paasikangas, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Johanna Paasikangas has played.
What does Johanna Paasikangas play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Johanna Paasikangas opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johanna Paasikangas answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Johanna Paasikangas play as White?
As White, Johanna Paasikangas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johanna Paasikangas play as Black?
As Black, Johanna Paasikangas most often plays: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Johanna Paasikangas's FIDE rating?
Johanna Paasikangas is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Johanna Paasikangas played?
Our database contains 108 games by Johanna Paasikangas, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johanna Paasikangas?
108 games by Johanna Paasikangas 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.