Prepare against Seppo Pihlajamaki
Finland · World #46,497 classical · FIDE ID 509213
Our database contains 78 games by Seppo Pihlajamaki, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Seppo Pihlajamaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seppo Pihlajamaki 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 | 1,907 | 2,040 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,988 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 24 | 14 | 40 | 30.8% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 5 | 23 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seppo Pihlajamaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seppo Pihlajamaki's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 7 | 20.0% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Pihlajamaki usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pihlajamaki usually continues Qe2 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Pihlajamaki usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 20% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Pihlajamaki usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Pihlajamaki usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Pihlajamaki usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 80.0% | 27.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Seppo Pihlajamaki's chess games
All 78 games by Seppo Pihlajamaki in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 5/1/14 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Tommi Franssila | 2,191 | 32nd Heart of Finland Open | B09 |
| Nov 2022 | Sauli Alho | 2,145 | chT-FIN 2223 | B28 |
| Jan 2009 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,087 | 9th Tampere We TammerSh | A22 |
| Sep 2022 | Kimmo Karvinen | 2,076 | chT-FIN 2223 | B07 |
| Sep 2022 | Otto Rasanen | 2,046 | chT-FIN 2223 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Tampere We TammerSh | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,731 |
| Tampere We TammerSh | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,732 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,938 |
| chT-FIN 1D 0809 | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seppo Pihlajamaki's chess games?
78 games by Seppo Pihlajamaki, from Mar 2018 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 Pihlajamaki has played.
What does Seppo Pihlajamaki play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Seppo Pihlajamaki opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.b4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seppo Pihlajamaki answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Seppo Pihlajamaki play as White?
As White, Seppo Pihlajamaki's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seppo Pihlajamaki play as Black?
As Black, Seppo Pihlajamaki most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Seppo Pihlajamaki's FIDE rating?
Seppo Pihlajamaki is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Seppo Pihlajamaki played?
Our database contains 78 games by Seppo Pihlajamaki, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seppo Pihlajamaki?
78 games by Seppo Pihlajamaki 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.