Prepare against Petteri Laihonen
Finland · World #7,969 classical · FIDE ID 501409
Our database contains 310 games by Petteri Laihonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petteri Laihonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petteri Laihonen 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 | 2,205 | 2,271 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,180 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 103 | 129 | 78 | 33.2% |
| As White | 151 | 45 | 61 | 45 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 159 | 58 | 68 | 33 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petteri Laihonen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petteri Laihonen's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 72.8% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 21.9% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.3% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Laihonen usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Laihonen usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Laihonen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 51.5% score
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Laihonen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Laihonen usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Laihonen usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 41.0% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 21 | 26.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 90.2% | 62.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Petteri Laihonen's chess games
All 310 games by Petteri Laihonen 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: 103 wins, 129 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Gyula Mester | 2,390 | Nyiregyhaza Open | B08 |
| Jan 1996 | Bela Vigh | 2,360 | chT-HUN 9697 | E99 |
| Jan 1993 | Boris Kovac | 2,355 | Nagykanizsa Open | B84 |
| Feb 2006 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,344 | chT-FIN 0506 | B04 |
| Oct 2003 | Milan Walek | 2,332 | 19th EU-Cup | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 2014 | 15 | 9 | 2,251 |
| Nagykanizsa Open | 1994 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| Jyvaskyla Winter Weekend A | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,418 |
| chT-FIN 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| 41th Eger Agria Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,064 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
| chT-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petteri Laihonen's chess games?
310 games by Petteri Laihonen, 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 Petteri Laihonen has played.
What does Petteri Laihonen play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Petteri Laihonen opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petteri Laihonen answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petteri Laihonen play as White?
As White, Petteri Laihonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petteri Laihonen play as Black?
As Black, Petteri Laihonen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Petteri Laihonen's FIDE rating?
Petteri Laihonen is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Petteri Laihonen played?
Our database contains 310 games by Petteri Laihonen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 129 draws, 78 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petteri Laihonen?
310 games by Petteri Laihonen 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.