Prepare against Pekka Sopanen
Finland · World #47,722 classical · FIDE ID 515345
When preparing against Pekka Sopanen, expect 1.d4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (27%).
Our database contains 56 games by Pekka Sopanen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pekka Sopanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pekka Sopanen 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 | 1,902 | 1,932 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,941 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 17 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pekka Sopanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pekka Sopanen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 36.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sopanen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Sopanen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sopanen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sopanen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sopanen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 81.3% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Pekka Sopanen's chess games
All 56 games by Pekka Sopanen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Miika Maki Uuro | 2,300 | 3rd Heart of Finland Open | B07 |
| Nov 2003 | Martti Myllyniemi | 2,142 | chT1B-FIN 0304 | D12 |
| Feb 2020 | Roberto Di Candia | 1,938 | Helsinki MatSK Open | A04 |
| Feb 2020 | Henri Nordlund | 1,828 | Helsinki MatSK Open | C98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-FIN | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,220 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| Helsinki We SKF | 1993 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,053 |
| chT1B-FIN 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,031 |
| chT-Kouvola | 1994 | 5 | 4 | – |
| 28th Heart of Finland Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,884 |
| Lappeenranta We LprSK | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 2,021 |
| chT1B-FIN 0102 | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pekka Sopanen's chess games?
56 games by Pekka Sopanen, from Feb 2017 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 Sopanen has played.
What does Pekka Sopanen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Pekka Sopanen opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pekka Sopanen answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Pekka Sopanen play as White?
As White, Pekka Sopanen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pekka Sopanen play as Black?
As Black, Pekka Sopanen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Pekka Sopanen's FIDE rating?
Pekka Sopanen is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Pekka Sopanen played?
Our database contains 56 games by Pekka Sopanen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pekka Sopanen?
56 games by Pekka Sopanen 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.