Prepare against Keijo Riekkinen
Finland · World #80,403 classical · FIDE ID 509027
When preparing against Keijo Riekkinen, expect 1.c4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (55%).
Our database contains 61 games by Keijo Riekkinen, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keijo Riekkinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keijo Riekkinen 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 | 1,788 | 1,893 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,849 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 17 | 13 | 31 | 27.9% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keijo Riekkinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keijo Riekkinen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Riekkinen usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Riekkinen usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Riekkinen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Riekkinen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Keijo Riekkinen's chess games
All 61 games by Keijo Riekkinen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Denis Denisov | 1,995 | 14th IPCA World Championship | B09 |
| Sep 2022 | Markus Nieminen | 1,866 | chT-FIN Gp2 | A80 |
| Apr 2023 | Erkki Koskinen | 1,864 | chT-FIN 2223 | B07 |
| Jun 2015 | Petri Saharinen | 1,854 | Naantali Open | A82 |
| Sep 2014 | Marina Kaydanovich | 1,824 | 14th IPCA World Championship | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 23 | 8.5 | 1,720 |
| 14th IPCA World Championship | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,850 |
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,926 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,710 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 0 | 1,512 |
| chT1A-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | – |
| chT-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,841 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2014 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keijo Riekkinen's chess games?
61 games by Keijo Riekkinen, from Feb 2014 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 Riekkinen has played.
What does Keijo Riekkinen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Keijo Riekkinen opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keijo Riekkinen answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Keijo Riekkinen play as White?
As White, Keijo Riekkinen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keijo Riekkinen play as Black?
As Black, Keijo Riekkinen most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Keijo Riekkinen's FIDE rating?
Keijo Riekkinen is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Keijo Riekkinen played?
Our database contains 61 games by Keijo Riekkinen, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keijo Riekkinen?
61 games by Keijo Riekkinen 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.