Prepare against Pekka Kaatiala
Finland · World #22,661 classical · FIDE ID 506800
Our database contains 73 games by Pekka Kaatiala, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Kaatiala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Kaatiala 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 | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,002 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,075 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 21 | 17 | 35 | 28.8% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pekka Kaatiala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pekka Kaatiala's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 39.5% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 18.4% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Kaatiala usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kaatiala usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kaatiala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kaatiala usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Kaatiala usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kaatiala usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Pekka Kaatiala's chess games
All 73 games by Pekka Kaatiala in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Andrey Alekseev | 2,335 | 35th EU-Cup | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Rob Duijn | 2,220 | 35th EU-Cup | B13 |
| Jan 2001 | Olli Sisatto | 2,205 | Tampere Open | B10 |
| Jan 2001 | Jorma J Kekki | 2,171 | Tampere Open | A08 |
| Jan 2001 | Sauli Alho | 2,069 | Tampere Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampere Open | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,250 |
| Lahti Open 2 | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,118 |
| chT-FIN 1D 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,037 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,178 |
| 35th EU-Cup | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,239 |
| Tampere We TaSK Open | 1998 | 4 | 1 | 2,060 |
| chT1-FIN East 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,959 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Kaatiala's chess games?
73 games by Pekka Kaatiala, from May 2012 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 Pekka Kaatiala has played.
What does Pekka Kaatiala play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Pekka Kaatiala opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Kaatiala answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Pekka Kaatiala play as White?
As White, Pekka Kaatiala's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Kaatiala play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Kaatiala most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Pekka Kaatiala's FIDE rating?
Pekka Kaatiala is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Pekka Kaatiala played?
Our database contains 73 games by Pekka Kaatiala, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Kaatiala?
73 games by Pekka Kaatiala 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.