Prepare against Pentti Rintakoski
Finland · World #82,012 classical · FIDE ID 508250
When preparing against Pentti Rintakoski, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 112 games by Pentti Rintakoski, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pentti Rintakoski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pentti Rintakoski 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 | 1,783 | 1,906 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,880 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 22 | 36 | 54 | 19.6% |
| As White | 51 | 9 | 18 | 24 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 13 | 18 | 30 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pentti Rintakoski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pentti Rintakoski's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 98.0% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Rintakoski usually continues Bc4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rintakoski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Rintakoski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rintakoski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 87.5% | 17.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Pentti Rintakoski's chess games
All 112 games by Pentti Rintakoski in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 36 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Anssi Manninen | 2,071 | Kajaani We KaSY Open | B50 |
| Apr 2014 | Soren Svensson | 1,998 | chT-EU Seniors | C56 |
| Feb 2015 | Niko Papula | 1,972 | chT-FIN 1415 | B50 |
| Sep 2010 | Sippo Puroila | 1,955 | chT-FIN1B 1011 | A22 |
| Feb 2023 | Markus Nieminen | 1,866 | chT-FIN Gp2 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 16 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2014 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,024 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,916 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,902 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,666 |
| Vierumaki We LahS | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,747 |
| chT-FIN1B 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,093 |
| Kankaanpaa We KankSK Open | 1991 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pentti Rintakoski's chess games?
112 games by Pentti Rintakoski, from Mar 2012 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 Pentti Rintakoski has played.
What does Pentti Rintakoski play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Pentti Rintakoski opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pentti Rintakoski answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Pentti Rintakoski play as White?
As White, Pentti Rintakoski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pentti Rintakoski play as Black?
As Black, Pentti Rintakoski most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Pentti Rintakoski's FIDE rating?
Pentti Rintakoski is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Pentti Rintakoski played?
Our database contains 112 games by Pentti Rintakoski, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 36 draws, 54 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pentti Rintakoski?
112 games by Pentti Rintakoski 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.