Prepare against Antti Virtanen
FM · Finland · World #7,207 classical · FIDE ID 501930
Our database contains 285 games by Antti Virtanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antti Virtanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antti Virtanen 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 | 2,220 | 2,351 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 85 | 119 | 81 | 29.8% |
| As White | 135 | 44 | 58 | 33 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 150 | 41 | 61 | 48 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antti Virtanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antti Virtanen's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 31.9% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 31.1% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 40 | 29.6% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.7% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues e3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Virtanen usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 61.5% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.8% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 76.5% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.7% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Antti Virtanen's chess games
All 285 games by Antti Virtanen 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: 85 wins, 119 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,469 | FIN Team Cup | E61 |
| Mar 2014 | Mika Karttunen | 2,446 | chT-FIN 1314 | B06 |
| Oct 2018 | Tamas Petenyi | 2,444 | 34th EU-Cup | A36 |
| Oct 2011 | Jussi Tella | 2,429 | chT-FIN 1112 | E91 |
| Oct 2018 | Christian Jepson | 2,413 | 34th EU-Cup | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,421 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,283 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,302 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,179 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,438 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,394 |
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antti Virtanen's chess games?
285 games by Antti Virtanen, 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 Antti Virtanen has played.
What does Antti Virtanen play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Antti Virtanen opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antti Virtanen answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Antti Virtanen play as White?
As White, Antti Virtanen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antti Virtanen play as Black?
As Black, Antti Virtanen most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Antti Virtanen's FIDE rating?
Antti Virtanen is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Antti Virtanen played?
Our database contains 285 games by Antti Virtanen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 119 draws, 81 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antti Virtanen?
285 games by Antti Virtanen 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.