Prepare against Syrja Pepa
Italy · World #59,433 classical · FIDE ID 827711
When preparing against Syrja Pepa, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 90 games by Syrja Pepa, covering Jul 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Syrja Pepa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Syrja Pepa 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 | 1,859 | 1,888 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 39 | 21 | 30 | 43.3% |
| As White | 48 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Syrja Pepa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Syrja Pepa's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 56.3% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 43.8% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pepa usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pepa usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pepa usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Pepa usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pepa usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Pepa usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Syrja Pepa's chess games
All 90 games by Syrja Pepa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Nov 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: 39 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Attilio Andreazza | 2,092 | 6th Bresso Open | B19 |
| Dec 2006 | Mark Joseph Andreoli | 2,053 | Robecchetto Open | C09 |
| Jan 2003 | Vittorio Lemma | 2,016 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B | C12 |
| Apr 2006 | Felice Scarpellini | 1,941 | 15th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | A25 |
| Mar 2009 | Raffaele Riboldi | 1,926 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B 18th | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Varese Province | 2013 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,877 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,008 |
| 6th Bresso Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 1,957 |
| Robecchetto Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
| 9th Varese Open | 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| Cocquio Trevisago Open 15th | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| Varese Open 10th | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,588 |
| Robecchetto Open B | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Syrja Pepa's chess games?
90 games by Syrja Pepa, from Jul 2006 to Nov 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 Syrja Pepa has played.
What does Syrja Pepa play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Syrja Pepa opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Syrja Pepa answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Syrja Pepa play as White?
As White, Syrja Pepa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Syrja Pepa play as Black?
As Black, Syrja Pepa most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Syrja Pepa's FIDE rating?
Syrja Pepa is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Syrja Pepa played?
Our database contains 90 games by Syrja Pepa, covering Jul 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Syrja Pepa?
90 games by Syrja Pepa 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.