Prepare against Riku Haataja
Finland · World #15,199 classical · FIDE ID 503355
Our database contains 138 games by Riku Haataja, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riku Haataja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riku Haataja 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 | 2,103 | 2,178 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 31 | 72 | 35 | 22.5% |
| As White | 69 | 16 | 35 | 18 | 23.2% |
| As Black | 69 | 15 | 37 | 17 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riku Haataja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riku Haataja's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 75.4% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Haataja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Haataja usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Haataja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Haataja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Haataja usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Haataja usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 26.7% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Riku Haataja's chess games
All 138 games by Riku Haataja in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 31 wins, 72 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Pavel Martynov | 2,455 | Jamsa Open | A82 |
| Jan 1999 | Joanna Dworakowska | 2,306 | 9th Heart of Finland Open | C14 |
| Jan 1991 | Unto Raisa | 2,260 | Kuopio Open | A80 |
| Jan 1991 | Kari Tikkanen | 2,245 | Kuopio Open | D35 |
| Jan 2003 | Roman Hautala | 2,191 | Kajaani We KaSY Open | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2011 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,211 |
| Kuopio Open | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,325 |
| 13th Heart of Finland Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| 9th Heart of Finland Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| chT1C-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-C | 1997 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Raahe We RaahLi | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 1998 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riku Haataja's chess games?
138 games by Riku Haataja, from Oct 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 Riku Haataja has played.
What does Riku Haataja play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Riku Haataja opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riku Haataja answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games).
What openings does Riku Haataja play as White?
As White, Riku Haataja's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riku Haataja play as Black?
As Black, Riku Haataja most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Riku Haataja's FIDE rating?
Riku Haataja is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Riku Haataja played?
Our database contains 138 games by Riku Haataja, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 72 draws, 35 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riku Haataja?
138 games by Riku Haataja 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.