Prepare against Kristian Aura
Finland · World #61,263 classical · FIDE ID 505633
When preparing against Kristian Aura, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 275 games by Kristian Aura, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Aura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Aura 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 | 1,851 | 2,001 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,963 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 70 | 86 | 119 | 25.5% |
| As White | 134 | 41 | 43 | 50 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 141 | 29 | 43 | 69 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Aura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Aura's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 79.9% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 24 | 17.9% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Aura usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Aura usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Aura usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Aura usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Aura usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Aura usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 50.7% | 37.8% |
| e5 | 18 | 24.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 91.9% | 27.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Kristian Aura's chess games
All 275 games by Kristian Aura in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 70 wins, 86 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| E01 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Joose Norri | 2,353 | Helsinki We HSK | C36 |
| Jan 1996 | Mikael Agopov | 2,295 | Helsinki Open | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Jyrki Kiltti | 2,225 | Espoo Open 1 | A56 |
| Jan 1997 | Niina Koskela | 2,185 | chT-FIN 1div A 9798 | B73 |
| Jan 1999 | Jorma J Kekki | 2,185 | Espoo Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espoo We MatSK A | 2016 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,991 |
| Durban Open | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Helsinki Open | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,027 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,769 |
| Helsinki We KapSK A | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| Helsinki We G | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Aura's chess games?
275 games by Kristian Aura, from May 2011 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 Kristian Aura has played.
What does Kristian Aura play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Kristian Aura opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Aura answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kristian Aura play as White?
As White, Kristian Aura's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Aura play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Aura most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Kristian Aura's FIDE rating?
Kristian Aura is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Kristian Aura played?
Our database contains 275 games by Kristian Aura, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 86 draws, 119 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Aura?
275 games by Kristian Aura 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.