Prepare against Petri Pietarinen
Finland · World #35,268 classical · FIDE ID 503266
When preparing against Petri Pietarinen, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 164 games by Petri Pietarinen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petri Pietarinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petri Pietarinen 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 | 1,957 | 2,166 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 44 | 72 | 48 | 26.8% |
| As White | 85 | 23 | 38 | 24 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 79 | 21 | 34 | 24 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petri Pietarinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petri Pietarinen's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 84.7% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Pietarinen usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pietarinen usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pietarinen usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Pietarinen usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pietarinen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Pietarinen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Petri Pietarinen's chess games
All 164 games by Petri Pietarinen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 44 wins, 72 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Eero J. Raaste | 2,340 | chT-FIN 1div A 9798 | C17 |
| Mar 2016 | Tapio Salo | 2,290 | chT-FIN Gp2 1516 | D34 |
| Mar 2006 | Markku Lahtinen | 2,285 | chT-FIN 0506 | B01 |
| Sep 2017 | Jukka Taivainen | 2,220 | chT-FIN Gp3 1718 | C11 |
| Nov 2005 | Sami-Pekka Pitkanen | 2,216 | chT-FIN 0506 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,195 |
| chT-FIN1C 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,908 |
| Tampere We HervS Open | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,992 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,136 |
| chT-FIN 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,825 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petri Pietarinen's chess games?
164 games by Petri Pietarinen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Pietarinen has played.
What does Petri Pietarinen play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Petri Pietarinen opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petri Pietarinen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Petri Pietarinen play as White?
As White, Petri Pietarinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petri Pietarinen play as Black?
As Black, Petri Pietarinen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Petri Pietarinen's FIDE rating?
Petri Pietarinen is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Petri Pietarinen played?
Our database contains 164 games by Petri Pietarinen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 72 draws, 48 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petri Pietarinen?
164 games by Petri Pietarinen 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.