Prepare against Ralf Rehn
Finland · World #15,002 classical · FIDE ID 502804
Our database contains 514 games by Ralf Rehn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Rehn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Rehn 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 | 2,105 | 2,242 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,152 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,154 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 514 | 200 | 135 | 179 | 38.9% |
| As White | 270 | 123 | 61 | 86 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 244 | 77 | 74 | 93 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Rehn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Rehn's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 29.3% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 66 | 24.4% | 56.8% |
| Nc3 | 59 | 21.9% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 15.6% | 58.3% |
| e3 | 9 | 3.3% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.6% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Rehn usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rehn usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rehn usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rehn usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rehn usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rehn usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 30 | 24.2% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 27 | 21.8% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 21 | 16.9% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 19 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 35.9% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 20.5% | 21.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
Ralf Rehn's chess games
All 514 games by Ralf Rehn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 200 wins, 135 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 45 | 19/8/18 | 42.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 17/10/18 | 37.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Philidor | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,492 | Hameenlinna We HamSK | A43 |
| Jul 2010 | Kalle Kiik | 2,444 | 20th Heart of Finland Open | A46 |
| Aug 2010 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,440 | Arctic Chess Challenge | A46 |
| Jul 2012 | Vilka Sipila | 2,435 | Naantali Open | D02 |
| Aug 2010 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,395 | Arctic Chess Challenge | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salo We SalSK | 2018 | 37 | 21 | 2,152 |
| Vantaa We EtVaS | 2009 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,203 |
| Espoo We MatSK A | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,206 |
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2013 | 12 | 8 | 2,310 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-Helsinki 2012 HSL 75 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Rehn's chess games?
514 games by Ralf Rehn, from Apr 2003 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 Ralf Rehn has played.
What does Ralf Rehn play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Ralf Rehn opens with 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nc3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Rehn answers 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ralf Rehn play as White?
As White, Ralf Rehn's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Rehn play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Rehn most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Ralf Rehn's FIDE rating?
Ralf Rehn is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Ralf Rehn played?
Our database contains 514 games by Ralf Rehn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 135 draws, 179 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Rehn?
514 games by Ralf Rehn 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.