Prepare against Rami Kivilahti
Finland · World #29,023 classical · FIDE ID 511773
Our database contains 59 games by Rami Kivilahti, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rami Kivilahti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rami Kivilahti 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 | 1,991 | 2,073 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,030 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,044 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 16 | 29 | 23.7% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rami Kivilahti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rami Kivilahti's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 64.5% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 35.5% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kivilahti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Kivilahti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kivilahti usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kivilahti usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kivilahti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kivilahti usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 76.9% | 15.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Rami Kivilahti's chess games
All 59 games by Rami Kivilahti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Jyrki Kytoniemi | 2,204 | chT-FIN 1718 | A07 |
| Nov 2023 | Pekka Paldanius | 2,188 | chT-FIN 2324 | D12 |
| Oct 2017 | Matti Uimonen | 2,096 | chT-FIN 1718 | D15 |
| Nov 2023 | Toni Ponnio | 2,082 | chT-FIN 2324 | E12 |
| Jan 2011 | Lauri Kangas | 2,067 | Lahti We LahS | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,909 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,970 |
| Lahti We LahS | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,792 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-F | 2021 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
| Lahti We LahS Open | 2000 | 5 | 1 | 1,923 |
| chT-FIN 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,380 |
| chT-FIN 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rami Kivilahti's chess games?
59 games by Rami Kivilahti, from Apr 2016 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 Rami Kivilahti has played.
What does Rami Kivilahti play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Rami Kivilahti opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rami Kivilahti answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games).
What openings does Rami Kivilahti play as White?
As White, Rami Kivilahti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rami Kivilahti play as Black?
As Black, Rami Kivilahti most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Rami Kivilahti's FIDE rating?
Rami Kivilahti is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Rami Kivilahti played?
Our database contains 59 games by Rami Kivilahti, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rami Kivilahti?
59 games by Rami Kivilahti 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.