Prepare against Vallo Maidla
IM · Estonia · World #2,487 classical · FIDE ID 4500296
Our database contains 233 games by Vallo Maidla, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vallo Maidla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vallo Maidla 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 | 2,360 | 2,401 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,401 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,401 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 114 | 80 | 39 | 48.9% |
| As White | 114 | 61 | 39 | 14 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 119 | 53 | 41 | 25 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vallo Maidla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vallo Maidla's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 91.2% | 71.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 71.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Maidla usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Maidla usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Maidla usually continues d4 (85.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Maidla usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Maidla usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 73.1% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.9% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 72.2% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 65.0% |
Vallo Maidla's chess games
All 233 games by Vallo Maidla 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: 114 wins, 80 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/10/3 | 40.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,660 | Tallinn Rapid | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Mikhail Rychagov | 2,495 | Espoo We MatSK Open | B32 |
| Jan 1995 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,440 | ch-FIN | B56 |
| Jan 1996 | Olav Sepp | 2,440 | Espoo Open | B20 |
| Nov 2023 | Chen Zhu | 2,423 | 23rd Puhajarve Rapid Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EST | 1999 | 13 | 11 | 2,529 |
| ch-EST | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,349 |
| Tallinn | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,425 |
| 6th Heart of Finland Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,508 |
| Kuopio Open 1 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,409 |
| 10th EU-chT | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,329 |
| ch-FIN | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,493 |
| Salo We SalSK Open | 1994 | 8 | 7 | 2,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vallo Maidla's chess games?
233 games by Vallo Maidla, 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 Vallo Maidla has played.
What does Vallo Maidla play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Vallo Maidla opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vallo Maidla answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Vallo Maidla play as White?
As White, Vallo Maidla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vallo Maidla play as Black?
As Black, Vallo Maidla most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Budapest Defense (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Vallo Maidla's FIDE rating?
Vallo Maidla is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Vallo Maidla played?
Our database contains 233 games by Vallo Maidla, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 80 draws, 39 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vallo Maidla?
233 games by Vallo Maidla 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.