Prepare against Leo Peltola
Finland · World #34,287 classical · FIDE ID 502464
Our database contains 346 games by Leo Peltola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo Peltola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Peltola 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 | 1,962 | 2,086 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,961 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 100 | 112 | 134 | 28.9% |
| As White | 164 | 51 | 59 | 54 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 182 | 49 | 53 | 80 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Peltola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Peltola's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 162 | 98.8% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Peltola usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Peltola usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Peltola usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Peltola usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 97.8% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 83.1% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.9% | 35.0% |
Leo Peltola's chess games
All 346 games by Leo Peltola in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 100 wins, 112 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 12/10/20 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E00 | Catalan | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Marko Manninen | 2,395 | Joensuu We JoeSK | C03 |
| Jan 2009 | Jan Ristoja | 2,290 | Hameenlinna We HamSK | A39 |
| Jan 2002 | Sauli Keskinen | 2,227 | 12th Heart of Finland Open | B33 |
| Jan 1998 | Jouni Soppela | 2,210 | 8th Heart of Finland Open | C60 |
| Jan 1999 | Unto Raisa | 2,209 | Helsinki Open 2 | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2014 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,941 |
| Joensuu We JoeSK | 2010 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
| Lahti Open | 2000 | 15 | 8 | 2,241 |
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,067 |
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,178 |
| Lahti We LahS | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-FIN Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Peltola's chess games?
346 games by Leo Peltola, from Apr 2003 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 Leo Peltola has played.
What does Leo Peltola play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Leo Peltola opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Peltola answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Leo Peltola play as White?
As White, Leo Peltola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Peltola play as Black?
As Black, Leo Peltola most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Leo Peltola's FIDE rating?
Leo Peltola is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Leo Peltola played?
Our database contains 346 games by Leo Peltola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 112 draws, 134 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Peltola?
346 games by Leo Peltola 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.