Prepare against Petri Lehtivaara
FM · Finland · World #5,499 classical · FIDE ID 500682
Our database contains 499 games by Petri Lehtivaara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petri Lehtivaara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petri Lehtivaara 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 | 2,260 | 2,402 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,262 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 499 | 186 | 189 | 124 | 37.3% |
| As White | 241 | 98 | 94 | 49 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 258 | 88 | 95 | 75 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petri Lehtivaara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petri Lehtivaara's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 179 | 74.3% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 62 | 25.7% | 62.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lehtivaara usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lehtivaara usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lehtivaara usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lehtivaara usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lehtivaara usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lehtivaara usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 61.3% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 48 | 38.7% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 84.1% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 14.6% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Petri Lehtivaara's chess games
All 499 games by Petri Lehtivaara 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: 186 wins, 189 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 6/14/4 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 30 | 8/15/7 | 26.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 7/12/7 | 26.9% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,545 | Geneve Open | E81 |
| Jan 1997 | Keith C Arkell | 2,480 | Caledonian Masters | E15 |
| Mar 2010 | Aleksandr Volodin | 2,429 | chT-FIN 0910 | A90 |
| Jan 1996 | Aleksandr Veingold | 2,425 | chT-FIN 9697 | E15 |
| Jan 1996 | Veijo Maki | 2,420 | chT-FIN 9697 | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 66 | 47.5 | 2,476 |
| chT-SUI | 2011 | 39 | 15 | 2,288 |
| Jyvaskyla | 1987 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| Wch U20 | 1986 | 13 | 7 | 2,354 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 8 | 2,517 |
| Uusikaupunki Open | 1991 | 10 | 6 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petri Lehtivaara's chess games?
499 games by Petri Lehtivaara, 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 Petri Lehtivaara has played.
What does Petri Lehtivaara play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Petri Lehtivaara opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petri Lehtivaara answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Petri Lehtivaara play as White?
As White, Petri Lehtivaara's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petri Lehtivaara play as Black?
As Black, Petri Lehtivaara most often plays: Horwitz Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (26 games, 26.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 56.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Petri Lehtivaara's FIDE rating?
Petri Lehtivaara is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Petri Lehtivaara played?
Our database contains 499 games by Petri Lehtivaara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 189 draws, 124 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petri Lehtivaara?
499 games by Petri Lehtivaara 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.