Prepare against Petri Graeffe
Finland · World #25,381 classical · FIDE ID 505226
When preparing against Petri Graeffe, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Petri Graeffe, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petri Graeffe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petri Graeffe 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 | 2,015 | 2,134 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 52 | 50 | 78 | 28.9% |
| As White | 86 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 94 | 23 | 23 | 48 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petri Graeffe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petri Graeffe's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 91.9% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.7% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Graeffe usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Graeffe usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Graeffe usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Graeffe usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Graeffe usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Graeffe usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 91.7% | 34.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 77.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 22.6% | 64.3% |
Petri Graeffe's chess games
All 180 games by Petri Graeffe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 52 wins, 50 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Risto Lehtivaara | 2,320 | chT-FIN | B22 |
| Jan 2008 | Santul Kosmo | 2,256 | Espoo We MatSK | B72 |
| Mar 2016 | Johanna Paasikangas Tella | 2,229 | chT-FIN 1516 | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Dave J Ledger | 2,224 | 31st EU-Cup | B40 |
| Feb 2016 | Petteri Laihonen | 2,192 | chT-FIN 1516 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1991 | 10 | 4 | 2,206 |
| ch-FIN U20 | 1987 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-F | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 2,084 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petri Graeffe's chess games?
180 games by Petri Graeffe, from Apr 2008 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 Petri Graeffe has played.
What does Petri Graeffe play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Petri Graeffe opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petri Graeffe answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Petri Graeffe play as White?
As White, Petri Graeffe's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petri Graeffe play as Black?
As Black, Petri Graeffe most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Petri Graeffe's FIDE rating?
Petri Graeffe is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Petri Graeffe played?
Our database contains 180 games by Petri Graeffe, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 50 draws, 78 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petri Graeffe?
180 games by Petri Graeffe 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.