Prepare against Pertti Raivio
Finland · World #45,143 classical · FIDE ID 503649
When preparing against Pertti Raivio, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 61 games by Pertti Raivio, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pertti Raivio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pertti Raivio 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 | 1,913 | 1,928 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,919 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,880 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 27.9% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pertti Raivio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pertti Raivio's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Raivio usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Raivio usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Raivio usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Raivio usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Pertti Raivio's chess games
All 61 games by Pertti Raivio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Oct 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, 19 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Allan Kiviaho | 2,211 | chT1A-FIN 0405 | E12 |
| Oct 2017 | Kari Eloranta | 1,978 | chT1B-FIN 1718 | B44 |
| Nov 2015 | Tero Lehtinen | 1,971 | chT-FIN Gp3 1516 | C06 |
| Dec 2013 | Mikko Tiilikainen | 1,955 | Helsinki We ESK Group A | B01 |
| Dec 2013 | Eero Patola | 1,932 | Helsinki We ESK Group A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki We ESK Group A | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| chT1B-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
| Espoo We ESK Ponnen Memorial | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,734 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,124 |
| chT1B-FIN 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,844 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,114 |
| chT1A-FIN 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pertti Raivio's chess games?
61 games by Pertti Raivio, from Apr 2013 to Oct 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 Pertti Raivio has played.
What does Pertti Raivio play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pertti Raivio opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pertti Raivio answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Pertti Raivio play as White?
As White, Pertti Raivio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pertti Raivio play as Black?
As Black, Pertti Raivio most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Pertti Raivio's FIDE rating?
Pertti Raivio is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pertti Raivio played?
Our database contains 61 games by Pertti Raivio, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pertti Raivio?
61 games by Pertti Raivio 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.