Prepare against Sara-Olivia Sippola
WFM · Finland · World #16,604 classical · FIDE ID 515469
When preparing against Sara-Olivia Sippola, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 83 games by Sara-Olivia Sippola, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sara-Olivia Sippola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara-Olivia Sippola 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 | 2,089 | 2,123 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,852 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 38 | 23 | 22 | 45.8% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara-Olivia Sippola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara-Olivia Sippola's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 42.5% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sippola usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Sippola usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sippola usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 61.8% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Sippola usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Sippola usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sippola usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 65.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 63.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Sara-Olivia Sippola's chess games
All 83 games by Sara-Olivia Sippola in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Sep 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Anton Sinitsyn | 2,044 | Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U20 | B13 |
| Sep 2026 | Kai Ni Agnes Chong | 2,024 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B45 |
| Sep 2022 | Joonas Nordman | 1,991 | chT-FIN Gp1 | E02 |
| Apr 2022 | Sarabella Norlamo | 1,957 | ch-FIN w | B09 |
| Sep 2026 | Banda Natalie Katlo | 1,952 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN w | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 1,925 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,652 |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,554 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U20 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,021 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 Girls | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,444 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-Nordic Chess U13 | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara-Olivia Sippola's chess games?
83 games by Sara-Olivia Sippola, from Jun 2017 to Sep 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 Sara-Olivia Sippola has played.
What does Sara-Olivia Sippola play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Sara-Olivia Sippola opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara-Olivia Sippola answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sara-Olivia Sippola play as White?
As White, Sara-Olivia Sippola's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara-Olivia Sippola play as Black?
As Black, Sara-Olivia Sippola most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Sara-Olivia Sippola's FIDE rating?
Sara-Olivia Sippola is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Sara-Olivia Sippola played?
Our database contains 83 games by Sara-Olivia Sippola, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara-Olivia Sippola?
83 games by Sara-Olivia Sippola 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.