Prepare against Niko Papula

Finland · World #45,762 classical · FIDE ID 505811

When preparing against Niko Papula, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).

Our database contains 80 games by Niko Papula, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niko Papula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niko Papula 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niko Papula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niko Papula's side.

First moves as White (41 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 41.4% score
  • …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Papula usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
  • …e5 (29% of these games) — Papula usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
  • …c5 (11% of these games) — Papula usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 41.7% score
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Papula usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …e6 (17% of these games) — Papula usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
  • …d6 (17% of these games) — Papula usually continues d4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)

Niko Papula's chess games

All 80 games by Niko Papula in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 22 draws, 40 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Niko Papula's chess games?

80 games by Niko Papula, from Oct 2013 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 Niko Papula has played.

What does Niko Papula play on the first move as White?

Across 41 games with White in our database, Niko Papula opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niko Papula answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).

What openings does Niko Papula play as White?

As White, Niko Papula's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Niko Papula play as Black?

As Black, Niko Papula most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.

What is Niko Papula's FIDE rating?

Niko Papula is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Oct 2013).

How many games has Niko Papula played?

Our database contains 80 games by Niko Papula, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 22 draws, 40 losses (22.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Niko Papula?

80 games by Niko Papula 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.

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