Prepare against Pekka Paldanius
Finland · World #11,987 classical · FIDE ID 500356
When preparing against Pekka Paldanius, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 450 games by Pekka Paldanius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Paldanius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Paldanius 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 | 2,141 | 2,268 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 173 | 149 | 128 | 38.4% |
| As White | 227 | 96 | 67 | 64 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 223 | 77 | 82 | 64 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pekka Paldanius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pekka Paldanius's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 65.2% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 23.8% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 5.7% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Paldanius usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Paldanius usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Paldanius usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Paldanius usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Paldanius usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Paldanius usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 87 | 82.1% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 18 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 69.4% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 29.2% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Pekka Paldanius's chess games
All 450 games by Pekka Paldanius 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: 173 wins, 149 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 33 | 17/12/4 | 51.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 28 | 15/7/6 | 53.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A23 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,460 | ch-Helsinki SSL | A85 |
| Jan 1991 | Jan Johansson | 2,415 | Helsinki Open | C85 |
| Jan 1996 | Marko Manninen | 2,380 | Tampere Elo Taraus Open | D09 |
| Jan 1993 | Christer Henriksson | 2,365 | ch-FIN | C99 |
| Jan 1994 | Eero J. Raaste | 2,350 | chT-FIN | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 46 | 24 | 2,309 |
| Tampere Open | 1999 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,346 |
| Hervanta Open | 1992 | 19 | 11 | 2,068 |
| Tampere Taraus Open | 2002 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,241 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open | 2008 | 17 | 10 | 2,270 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,275 |
| Tampere We HervS | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Paldanius's chess games?
450 games by Pekka Paldanius, 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 Pekka Paldanius has played.
What does Pekka Paldanius play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Pekka Paldanius opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Paldanius answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Pekka Paldanius play as White?
As White, Pekka Paldanius's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Paldanius play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Paldanius most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Pekka Paldanius's FIDE rating?
Pekka Paldanius is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Pekka Paldanius played?
Our database contains 450 games by Pekka Paldanius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 149 draws, 128 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Paldanius?
450 games by Pekka Paldanius 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.