Prepare against Martti Ranki
Finland · World #57,633 classical · FIDE ID 503738
Our database contains 207 games by Martti Ranki, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martti Ranki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martti Ranki 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 | 1,864 | 1,954 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,884 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 40 | 97 | 70 | 19.3% |
| As White | 101 | 20 | 47 | 34 | 19.8% |
| As Black | 106 | 20 | 50 | 36 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martti Ranki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martti Ranki's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 50.5% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 27 | 26.7% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 15 | 14.9% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ranki usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ranki usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Ranki usually continues exd5 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ranki usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ranki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ranki usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 67.3% | 34.8% |
| c5 | 16 | 32.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 75.7% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 24.3% | 22.2% |
Martti Ranki's chess games
All 207 games by Martti Ranki in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 40 wins, 97 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Panu Laine | 2,203 | chT-FIN 1A 0001 | C44 |
| Jan 1999 | Grels Linqvist | 2,150 | Turku Open 2 | A28 |
| Apr 2009 | Stewart Reuben | 2,102 | 11th chT-EU Seniors | A20 |
| Apr 2014 | Lambert Danner | 2,101 | chT-EU Seniors | A39 |
| Jan 2009 | Jyrki Ojanen | 2,060 | chT-FIN 0809 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,997 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 22 | 8 | 1,873 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2005 | 20 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,972 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,994 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,874 |
| 16th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,941 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martti Ranki's chess games?
207 games by Martti Ranki, from Sep 2009 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 Martti Ranki has played.
What does Martti Ranki play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Martti Ranki opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martti Ranki answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Martti Ranki play as White?
As White, Martti Ranki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martti Ranki play as Black?
As Black, Martti Ranki most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Martti Ranki's FIDE rating?
Martti Ranki is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Martti Ranki played?
Our database contains 207 games by Martti Ranki, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 97 draws, 70 losses (19.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martti Ranki?
207 games by Martti Ranki 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.