Prepare against Otto Rasanen
Finland · World #21,162 classical · FIDE ID 508551
Our database contains 71 games by Otto Rasanen, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Rasanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Rasanen 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 | 2,047 | 2,058 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,964 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,989 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 26 | 18 | 27 | 36.6% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Rasanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Rasanen's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 48.6% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 34.3% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Rasanen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Rasanen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Rasanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rasanen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rasanen usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rasanen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 52.4% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Otto Rasanen's chess games
All 71 games by Otto Rasanen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 26 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Timo Paakkonen | 2,226 | 30th Heart of Finland Open | C95 |
| Jul 2022 | Anastasia Keinanen | 2,208 | 30th Heart of Finland Open | B51 |
| Jul 2012 | Kari Nieminen | 2,155 | 22nd Heart of Finland Open | E32 |
| Jul 2012 | Joni Koivula | 2,126 | 22nd Heart of Finland Open | C00 |
| Feb 2025 | J Pelto | 2,074 | TCh-FIN 2024-25 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,011 |
| 22nd Heart of Finland Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,100 |
| ch-FIN U16 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,818 |
| Tampere We Taraus Open B | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 2,001 |
| 30th Heart of Finland Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,241 |
| Helsinki HSK Autumn | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,874 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Rasanen's chess games?
71 games by Otto Rasanen, from May 2011 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 Otto Rasanen has played.
What does Otto Rasanen play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Otto Rasanen opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Rasanen answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Otto Rasanen play as White?
As White, Otto Rasanen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Rasanen play as Black?
As Black, Otto Rasanen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Otto Rasanen's FIDE rating?
Otto Rasanen is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Otto Rasanen played?
Our database contains 71 games by Otto Rasanen, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Rasanen?
71 games by Otto Rasanen 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.