Prepare against Julius Rauramaa
Finland · World #25,225 classical · FIDE ID 500917
Our database contains 201 games by Julius Rauramaa, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julius Rauramaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julius Rauramaa 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 | 2,016 | 2,037 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,059 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,993 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 61 | 71 | 69 | 30.3% |
| As White | 94 | 36 | 38 | 20 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 107 | 25 | 33 | 49 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julius Rauramaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julius Rauramaa's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 72.3% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 11.7% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rauramaa usually continues Nf3 (86.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rauramaa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rauramaa usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rauramaa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rauramaa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rauramaa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 31.9% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 27.7% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 73.7% | 41.1% |
| f5 | 10 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
Julius Rauramaa's chess games
All 201 games by Julius Rauramaa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 61 wins, 71 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Vladimir I. Osmolny | 2,207 | 22nd Heart of Finland Open | B29 |
| Jan 2013 | Erkki Suomalainen | 2,195 | chT-FIN 1213 | A29 |
| Feb 2018 | Arto Elomaa | 2,154 | Helsinki MatSK Weekend | B22 |
| Aug 2011 | Fabrizio Berni | 2,147 | 33rd Politiken Cup | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,100 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 1,782 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| Naantali Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| EU Union-ch U10 4th | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| Helsinki Raisanen Memorial A | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
Interactive opening tree from all 201 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julius Rauramaa's chess games?
201 games by Julius Rauramaa, from Oct 2008 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 Julius Rauramaa has played.
What does Julius Rauramaa play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Julius Rauramaa opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julius Rauramaa answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games).
What openings does Julius Rauramaa play as White?
As White, Julius Rauramaa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julius Rauramaa play as Black?
As Black, Julius Rauramaa most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Julius Rauramaa's FIDE rating?
Julius Rauramaa is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Julius Rauramaa played?
Our database contains 201 games by Julius Rauramaa, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 71 draws, 69 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julius Rauramaa?
201 games by Julius Rauramaa 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.