Prepare against Juha Riipinen
Finland · World #31,409 classical · FIDE ID 501085
Our database contains 171 games by Juha Riipinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juha Riipinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juha Riipinen 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 | 1,977 | 2,141 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 49 | 66 | 56 | 28.7% |
| As White | 86 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 85 | 21 | 35 | 29 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juha Riipinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juha Riipinen's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 70.9% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 26.7% | 56.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Riipinen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Riipinen usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Riipinen usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Riipinen usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Riipinen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Riipinen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 62.8% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 14 | 32.6% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Juha Riipinen's chess games
All 171 games by Juha Riipinen 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: 49 wins, 66 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Gennadi Kuzmin | 2,530 | Helsinki Open | E93 |
| Jul 2019 | Oliver Wartiovaara | 2,170 | 29th Heart of Finland Open | B33 |
| Dec 2008 | Antero Alhava | 2,154 | ch-Helsinki 2009 Group M | D36 |
| Jan 2005 | Ilkka Mustonen | 2,135 | ch-Helsinki A1 | B24 |
| Jun 2018 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,130 | Helsinki HSL Summer Open | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Helsinki | 2007 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,095 |
| Helsinki Open | 1997 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-Helsinki 2011 Group M | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,057 |
| ch-Helsinki A1 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,257 |
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,311 |
| 29th Heart of Finland Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juha Riipinen's chess games?
171 games by Juha Riipinen, 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 Juha Riipinen has played.
What does Juha Riipinen play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Juha Riipinen opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juha Riipinen answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Juha Riipinen play as White?
As White, Juha Riipinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juha Riipinen play as Black?
As Black, Juha Riipinen most often plays: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Juha Riipinen's FIDE rating?
Juha Riipinen is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Juha Riipinen played?
Our database contains 171 games by Juha Riipinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 66 draws, 56 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juha Riipinen?
171 games by Juha Riipinen 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.