Prepare against Juho Pelto
Finland · World #19,730 classical · FIDE ID 506117
When preparing against Juho Pelto, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Juho Pelto, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juho Pelto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juho Pelto 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 | 2,059 | 2,087 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 67 | 77 | 69 | 31.5% |
| As White | 110 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 103 | 29 | 43 | 31 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juho Pelto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juho Pelto's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 88.2% | 49.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.4% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pelto usually continues c3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pelto usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pelto usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pelto usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Pelto usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Pelto usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 97.9% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 97.3% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Juho Pelto's chess games
All 213 games by Juho Pelto in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 67 wins, 77 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 7/16/11 | 20.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Harri M Hurme | 2,203 | ch-Helsinki 2013 Group M | D32 |
| Sep 2010 | Pekka Koykka | 2,162 | chT-FIN 1011 | B37 |
| Sep 2010 | Sauli Alho | 2,152 | chT-FIN 1011 | B34 |
| Sep 2020 | Sami Hallenberg | 2,131 | chT-FIN 2022 | B22 |
| Mar 2025 | Risto Lehtivaara | 2,128 | TCh-FIN 2024-25 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Helsinki 2012 HSL 75 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,075 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| Helsinki We Garde 9th | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| ch-Helsinki 2013 Group M | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,162 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juho Pelto's chess games?
213 games by Juho Pelto, from Apr 2006 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 Juho Pelto has played.
What does Juho Pelto play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Juho Pelto opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juho Pelto answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games).
What openings does Juho Pelto play as White?
As White, Juho Pelto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juho Pelto play as Black?
As Black, Juho Pelto most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Juho Pelto's FIDE rating?
Juho Pelto is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Juho Pelto played?
Our database contains 213 games by Juho Pelto, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 77 draws, 69 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juho Pelto?
213 games by Juho Pelto 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.