Prepare against Pauliina Pelander
Finland · World #36,897 classical · FIDE ID 516449
Our database contains 43 games by Pauliina Pelander, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pauliina Pelander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pauliina Pelander 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 | 1,949 | 1,949 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,845 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,826 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 41.9% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pauliina Pelander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pauliina Pelander's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 59.1% | 53.8% |
| b4 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (85% of these games) — Pelander usually continues Be2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pelander usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Pelander usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 36% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pelander usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pelander usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pelander usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Pauliina Pelander's chess games
All 43 games by Pauliina Pelander in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Aug 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, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Mika Puittinen | 2,044 | MatSK weekend tournament | C02 |
| Mar 2024 | Heini Puuska | 1,963 | ch-FIN w | A43 |
| Feb 2026 | Sadi-Carolin Yusuphanova | 1,954 | MatSK weekend tournament | B20 |
| Feb 2025 | Heikki Sarkkinen | 1,953 | TCh-FIN 2024-25 | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Heini Rinne | 1,881 | ch-FIN w 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN w | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 1,818 |
| ch-FIN w 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,807 |
| MatSK weekend tournament | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,899 |
| ch-FIN w Playoff | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,959 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,810 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,353 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pauliina Pelander's chess games?
43 games by Pauliina Pelander, from Jan 2018 to Aug 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 Pauliina Pelander has played.
What does Pauliina Pelander play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Pauliina Pelander opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.b4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pauliina Pelander answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...b5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Pauliina Pelander play as White?
As White, Pauliina Pelander's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Orangutan opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pauliina Pelander play as Black?
As Black, Pauliina Pelander most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Polish Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Pauliina Pelander's FIDE rating?
Pauliina Pelander is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Pauliina Pelander played?
Our database contains 43 games by Pauliina Pelander, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pauliina Pelander?
43 games by Pauliina Pelander 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.