Prepare against Sippo Puroila
Finland · World #60,962 classical · FIDE ID 504572
When preparing against Sippo Puroila, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 385 games by Sippo Puroila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sippo Puroila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sippo Puroila 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 | 1,852 | 1,977 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,909 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,936 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 97 | 116 | 172 | 25.2% |
| As White | 194 | 55 | 64 | 75 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 191 | 42 | 52 | 97 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sippo Puroila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sippo Puroila's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 84 | 43.3% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 58 | 29.9% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 11.9% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 22 | 11.3% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 6 | 3.1% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Puroila usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Puroila usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Puroila usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Puroila usually continues c4 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Puroila usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Puroila usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 28.3% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 22 | 22.2% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 17.2% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 17 | 17.2% | 32.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 14.1% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 87.2% | 26.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Sippo Puroila's chess games
All 385 games by Sippo Puroila 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: 97 wins, 116 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E07 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Tiit Tanav | 2,241 | EST-FIN Match | D00 |
| Nov 2022 | Gordon Meyer | 2,204 | 30th Wch Seniors 50 | A25 |
| Feb 2011 | Ville Lehto | 2,176 | chT-FIN1B 1011 | B04 |
| Jan 1998 | Ilpo Tiihonen | 2,174 | ch-Helsinki | D94 |
| Apr 2018 | Tapani Viljava | 2,162 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Helsinki | 2003 | 13 | 8 | 2,222 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,966 |
| Helsinki Open 2 | 2001 | 10 | 5 | – |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,867 |
| ch-Helsinki A2 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,994 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| ch-Helsinki 2006 A1 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sippo Puroila's chess games?
385 games by Sippo Puroila, 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 Sippo Puroila has played.
What does Sippo Puroila play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Sippo Puroila opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sippo Puroila answers 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Sippo Puroila play as White?
As White, Sippo Puroila's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sippo Puroila play as Black?
As Black, Sippo Puroila most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Sippo Puroila's FIDE rating?
Sippo Puroila is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Sippo Puroila played?
Our database contains 385 games by Sippo Puroila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 116 draws, 172 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sippo Puroila?
385 games by Sippo Puroila 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.