Prepare against Ari Ranta
Finland · World #39,078 classical · FIDE ID 506028
Our database contains 39 games by Ari Ranta, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ari Ranta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ari Ranta 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 | 1,939 | 2,011 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 28.2% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ari Ranta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ari Ranta's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ranta usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ranta usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Ranta usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Ranta usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ranta usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Ari Ranta's chess games
All 39 games by Ari Ranta in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Allan Kiviaho | 2,124 | Helsinki We HSK 130 | E12 |
| Feb 2016 | Tero Salopaa | 2,117 | chT-FIN Gp1 1516 | D02 |
| Sep 2016 | Eero Wilen | 2,080 | chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | B38 |
| Dec 2007 | Stig-Olof Haggren | 2,077 | ch-Helsinki B 0708 | B53 |
| Dec 2007 | Tauno Turtiainen | 2,062 | ch-Helsinki B 0708 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki B 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,111 |
| Helsinki We HSK 130 | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| Helsinki We HSK 01 Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,944 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| chT-FIN Gp4 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,533 |
| Helsinki Timo Munukan 50v B | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,625 |
| Helsinki We EtVaS B | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ari Ranta's chess games?
39 games by Ari Ranta, from Feb 2015 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 Ari Ranta has played.
What does Ari Ranta play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ari Ranta opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ari Ranta answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ari Ranta play as White?
As White, Ari Ranta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ari Ranta play as Black?
As Black, Ari Ranta most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ari Ranta's FIDE rating?
Ari Ranta is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Ari Ranta played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ari Ranta, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ari Ranta?
39 games by Ari Ranta 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.