Prepare against Petteri Paronen
CM · Finland · World #28,712 classical · FIDE ID 502812
When preparing against Petteri Paronen, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 18.8% over 69 games.
Our database contains 504 games by Petteri Paronen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petteri Paronen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petteri Paronen 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 | 1,993 | 2,203 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,123 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,040 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 504 | 152 | 194 | 158 | 30.2% |
| As White | 250 | 91 | 91 | 68 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 254 | 61 | 103 | 90 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petteri Paronen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petteri Paronen's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 98.4% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Paronen usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Paronen usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paronen usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Paronen usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 52 | 39.7% | 39.4% |
| c5 | 48 | 36.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 12.2% | 28.1% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 5.3% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.3% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 76.4% | 51.5% |
| g6 | 17 | 19.1% | 32.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Petteri Paronen's chess games
All 504 games by Petteri Paronen 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: 152 wins, 194 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 12/17/15 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 69 | 13/27/29 | 18.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 49 | 17/17/15 | 34.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Thomas Ernst | 2,381 | 27th Heart of Finland Open | B00 |
| Jul 2014 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,359 | 24th Heart of Finland Open | C55 |
| Jul 2000 | Yrjo A Rantanen | 2,333 | 10th Heart of Finland Open | B51 |
| Jul 2014 | Harald Groetz | 2,331 | 24th Heart of Finland Open | B41 |
| Jan 1999 | Joanna Dworakowska | 2,306 | 9th Heart of Finland Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 2019 | 31 | 16 | 1,971 |
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 2005 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,159 |
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 23 | 10.5 | 1,964 |
| 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet-B | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,099 |
| Helsinki We PasVS Open | 1997 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| 11th Heart of Finland Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| chB-FIN | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
| ch-Helsinki 2006 M | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petteri Paronen's chess games?
504 games by Petteri Paronen, 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 Paronen has played.
What does Petteri Paronen play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Petteri Paronen opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petteri Paronen answers 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petteri Paronen play as White?
As White, Petteri Paronen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petteri Paronen play as Black?
As Black, Petteri Paronen most often plays: Modern Defense (69 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is Petteri Paronen's FIDE rating?
Petteri Paronen is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Petteri Paronen played?
Our database contains 504 games by Petteri Paronen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 194 draws, 158 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petteri Paronen?
504 games by Petteri Paronen 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.