Prepare against Markku Raitanen
Finland · World #77,869 classical · FIDE ID 504440
When preparing against Markku Raitanen, expect 1.Nc3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Markku Raitanen, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markku Raitanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markku Raitanen 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 | 1,796 | 2,035 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,982 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 30 | 23 | 50 | 29.1% |
| As White | 48 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markku Raitanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markku Raitanen's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 19 | 39.6% | 28.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 27.1% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 40% of White games, 28.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Raitanen usually continues e4 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Raitanen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Raitanen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Raitanen usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Raitanen usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Raitanen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Markku Raitanen's chess games
All 103 games by Markku Raitanen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 30 wins, 23 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Tapani Mustonen | 2,134 | 4th Mikkeli We MikkSK | A00 |
| Apr 2004 | Tanja Tuominen | 2,128 | Mikkeli We MikkSK | D15 |
| Jan 2005 | Eric Malmi | 2,048 | Tampere We TaSY Open | A87 |
| Jan 2003 | Derik Lardot | 2,011 | chT1C-FIN 0203 | C41 |
| Dec 2013 | Timo Lauronen | 1,998 | Oulu We OSS | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65th ch-FIN Seniors | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,704 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,054 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| 2nd Kuopio Open | 1990 | 5 | 2 | – |
| chT-FIN1A 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| Kokkola We KokkSK Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| Tampere We TaSY Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markku Raitanen's chess games?
103 games by Markku Raitanen, from Oct 2007 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 Markku Raitanen has played.
What does Markku Raitanen play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Markku Raitanen opens with 1.Nc3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markku Raitanen answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games).
What openings does Markku Raitanen play as White?
As White, Markku Raitanen's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markku Raitanen play as Black?
As Black, Markku Raitanen most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Markku Raitanen's FIDE rating?
Markku Raitanen is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Markku Raitanen played?
Our database contains 103 games by Markku Raitanen, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 23 draws, 50 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markku Raitanen?
103 games by Markku Raitanen 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.