Prepare against Oliver Wartiovaara
FM · Finland · World #4,482 classical · FIDE ID 513024
Our database contains 1,313 games by Oliver Wartiovaara, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Wartiovaara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Wartiovaara 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 | 2,288 | 2,359 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,417 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,295 | 2,298 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,313 | 549 | 157 | 607 | 41.8% |
| As White | 662 | 291 | 80 | 291 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 651 | 258 | 77 | 316 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Wartiovaara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Wartiovaara's side.
First moves as White (661 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 327 | 49.5% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 182 | 27.5% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 9.1% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 38 | 5.7% | 51.3% |
| b3 | 15 | 2.3% | 53.3% |
| g3 | 14 | 2.1% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wartiovaara usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wartiovaara usually continues Nf3 (32.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Wartiovaara usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wartiovaara usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wartiovaara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Wartiovaara usually continues e4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 33.6% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 57 | 20.6% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 48 | 17.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 22 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 5.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 4.0% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 71.9% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 32 | 13.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 3.0% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
Oliver Wartiovaara's chess games
All 1,313 games by Oliver Wartiovaara in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Aug 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: 549 wins, 157 draws, 607 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 16/7/22 | 35.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 19/3/13 | 54.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 17/3/11 | 54.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 3/2/16 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 11/6/23 | 27.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 20 | 13/1/6 | 65.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 3/5/12 | 15.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,692 | Titled Tue | E45 |
| Jan 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,691 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E60 |
| Feb 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,684 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,648 | Titled Tue | E80 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 786 | 362.5 | 2,227 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 38 | 2,321 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 67 | 32.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-FIN | 2025 | 36 | 19 | 2,346 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,185 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pekka Koykka (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Wartiovaara's chess games?
1,313 games by Oliver Wartiovaara, from Nov 2014 to Aug 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 Oliver Wartiovaara has played.
What does Oliver Wartiovaara play on the first move as White?
Across 661 games with White in our database, Oliver Wartiovaara opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Wartiovaara answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Oliver Wartiovaara play as White?
As White, Oliver Wartiovaara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Réti Opening (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 662 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Wartiovaara play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Wartiovaara most often plays: Indian Defense (40 games, 27.5% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 48.1% win rate); London System (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 651 games.
What is Oliver Wartiovaara's FIDE rating?
Oliver Wartiovaara is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,295 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Oliver Wartiovaara played?
Our database contains 1,313 games by Oliver Wartiovaara, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 549 wins, 157 draws, 607 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Wartiovaara?
1,313 games by Oliver Wartiovaara 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.