Prepare against Petteri Arstila
Finland · World #18,526 classical · FIDE ID 516538
Our database contains 38 games by Petteri Arstila, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petteri Arstila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petteri Arstila 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 | 2,070 | 2,149 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,005 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 44.7% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petteri Arstila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petteri Arstila's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Arstila usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Arstila usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Arstila usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Petteri Arstila's chess games
All 38 games by Petteri Arstila in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Aleksander Malcsev | 2,355 | Helsinki Open | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | Kari Tammela | 2,305 | Turku We TuTS Open | C31 |
| Jan 2000 | Tomi Nyback | 2,141 | Helsinki Open | B23 |
| Oct 2019 | Heikki Syvalahti | 2,126 | Helsinki Lautt SK Open | A45 |
| Feb 2020 | Janne Salimaki | 2,114 | Helsinki MatSK Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,149 |
| MatSK weekend tournament | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| Helsinki MatSK Weekend | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,028 |
| Helsinki Lautt SK Open | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,323 |
| Helsinki Open | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,440 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 1996 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petteri Arstila's chess games?
38 games by Petteri Arstila, from Mar 2019 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 Petteri Arstila has played.
What does Petteri Arstila play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Petteri Arstila opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petteri Arstila answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Petteri Arstila play as White?
As White, Petteri Arstila's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petteri Arstila play as Black?
As Black, Petteri Arstila most often plays: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Petteri Arstila's FIDE rating?
Petteri Arstila is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Petteri Arstila played?
Our database contains 38 games by Petteri Arstila, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petteri Arstila?
38 games by Petteri Arstila 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.