Prepare against Seppo Aakio
Finland · World #25,073 classical · FIDE ID 504599
Our database contains 281 games by Seppo Aakio, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Seppo Aakio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seppo Aakio 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 | 2,017 | 2,146 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,107 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,090 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 103 | 100 | 78 | 36.7% |
| As White | 129 | 54 | 54 | 21 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 152 | 49 | 46 | 57 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seppo Aakio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seppo Aakio's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 96.9% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Aakio usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Aakio usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Aakio usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Aakio usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Aakio usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 79.3% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 15.5% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 23 | 38.3% | 63.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 15.0% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Seppo Aakio's chess games
All 281 games by Seppo Aakio in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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, 100 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/4/16 | 31.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/8/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Juha Kivijarvi | 2,232 | chT1A-FIN 0607 | B40 |
| Jan 1996 | Ilkka Hartio | 2,170 | chT-FIN 9596 | B22 |
| Jan 2012 | Lassi Linnanen | 2,168 | chT-FIN 1112 | A46 |
| Oct 2011 | Sauli Alho | 2,157 | chT-FIN 1112 | B01 |
| Sep 2013 | Jussi Upero | 2,154 | chT1-FIN East 1314 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 39 | 17.5 | 2,227 |
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2024 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 2,119 |
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| chT-FIN1A 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| chT-FIN1B 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seppo Aakio's chess games?
281 games by Seppo Aakio, from Oct 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 Seppo Aakio has played.
What does Seppo Aakio play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Seppo Aakio opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seppo Aakio answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Seppo Aakio play as White?
As White, Seppo Aakio's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seppo Aakio play as Black?
As Black, Seppo Aakio most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Seppo Aakio's FIDE rating?
Seppo Aakio is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Seppo Aakio played?
Our database contains 281 games by Seppo Aakio, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 100 draws, 78 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seppo Aakio?
281 games by Seppo Aakio 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.