Prepare against Pekka Pietinen
Finland · World #48,701 classical · FIDE ID 502545
Our database contains 362 games by Pekka Pietinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Pietinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Pietinen 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 | 1,898 | 2,095 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 2,079 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 98 | 136 | 128 | 27.1% |
| As White | 175 | 49 | 63 | 63 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 187 | 49 | 73 | 65 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pekka Pietinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pekka Pietinen's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 79.5% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 18 | 10.2% | 36.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Pietinen usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pietinen usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pietinen usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pietinen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pietinen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pietinen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 58.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 24 | 25.8% | 52.1% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 8.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.4% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 44.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 22 | 37.9% | 34.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.1% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Pekka Pietinen's chess games
All 362 games by Pekka Pietinen 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: 98 wins, 136 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/11/12 | 32.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Kari Tammela | 2,340 | Kuopio Open | C49 |
| Jan 1994 | Nicolai Shalnev | 2,295 | Helsinki Open 1 | C75 |
| Jan 1998 | Michael Morlo | 2,290 | chT-FIN 1A 9899 | B50 |
| Mar 2014 | Philip M Giulian | 2,226 | ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | B07 |
| Feb 2011 | Paul Morant | 2,211 | chT-FIN1B 1011 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 2013 | 12 | 6 | 2,085 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,911 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 21st | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,894 |
| 24th Panevezys Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,125 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,728 |
| 18th Rewal Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Pietinen's chess games?
362 games by Pekka Pietinen, 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 Pietinen has played.
What does Pekka Pietinen play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Pekka Pietinen opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Pietinen answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Pekka Pietinen play as White?
As White, Pekka Pietinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ponziani Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Pietinen play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Pietinen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Rat Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Pekka Pietinen's FIDE rating?
Pekka Pietinen is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Pekka Pietinen played?
Our database contains 362 games by Pekka Pietinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 136 draws, 128 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Pietinen?
362 games by Pekka Pietinen 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.