Prepare against Janne Rajakari
Finland · World #44,297 classical · FIDE ID 510050
Our database contains 57 games by Janne Rajakari, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janne Rajakari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janne Rajakari 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 | 1,916 | 2,095 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 26.3% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janne Rajakari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janne Rajakari's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Rajakari usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Rajakari usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rajakari usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Rajakari usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Janne Rajakari's chess games
All 57 games by Janne Rajakari in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Erkki Aaltio | 2,133 | chT1B-FIN 1112 | B10 |
| Apr 2012 | Tapani Tahkavuori | 2,054 | FIN Team Cup | C22 |
| Jan 2012 | Veikko Koskinen | 1,988 | chT1B-FIN 1112 | A04 |
| Nov 2018 | Kari Eloranta | 1,977 | chT-FIN 1B 1819 | C22 |
| Oct 2014 | Kevin Hynna | 1,977 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,781 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 5 | 2,287 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,623 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,925 |
| chT-FIN 1B 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,268 |
| chT1B-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janne Rajakari's chess games?
57 games by Janne Rajakari, from Apr 2013 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 Janne Rajakari has played.
What does Janne Rajakari play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Janne Rajakari opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janne Rajakari answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Janne Rajakari play as White?
As White, Janne Rajakari's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janne Rajakari play as Black?
As Black, Janne Rajakari most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Janne Rajakari's FIDE rating?
Janne Rajakari is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Janne Rajakari played?
Our database contains 57 games by Janne Rajakari, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janne Rajakari?
57 games by Janne Rajakari 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.