Prepare against Keijo Rantamo
Finland · World #87,153 classical · FIDE ID 504971
When preparing against Keijo Rantamo, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Keijo Rantamo, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keijo Rantamo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keijo Rantamo 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 | 1,767 | 1,935 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,768 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 23.8% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keijo Rantamo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keijo Rantamo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Rantamo usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Rantamo usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rantamo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Keijo Rantamo's chess games
All 42 games by Keijo Rantamo 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Eero Patola | 1,974 | Naantali Summer Open | A24 |
| Jul 2017 | Esa Auvinen | 1,937 | Naantali Avoin Open | E12 |
| Jul 2017 | Tom Smeds | 1,878 | Naantali Avoin Open | A43 |
| Jul 2014 | Juha Laajo | 1,830 | Naantali Open | D02 |
| Jul 2014 | Taisto Kunnari | 1,730 | Naantali Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2014 | 16 | 6 | 1,735 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,472 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,918 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,846 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,771 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0001 | 2001 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-FIN 0809 | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keijo Rantamo's chess games?
42 games by Keijo Rantamo, 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 Keijo Rantamo has played.
What does Keijo Rantamo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Keijo Rantamo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keijo Rantamo answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Keijo Rantamo play as White?
As White, Keijo Rantamo's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keijo Rantamo play as Black?
As Black, Keijo Rantamo most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Keijo Rantamo's FIDE rating?
Keijo Rantamo is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Keijo Rantamo played?
Our database contains 42 games by Keijo Rantamo, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keijo Rantamo?
42 games by Keijo Rantamo 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.