Prepare against Riku Rantanen
Finland · World #19,968 classical · FIDE ID 506761
Our database contains 43 games by Riku Rantanen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riku Rantanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riku Rantanen 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 | 2,057 | 2,092 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 44.2% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 77.3% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 77% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Riku Rantanen's chess games
All 43 games by Riku Rantanen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Samu Ristoja | 2,186 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | A37 |
| Sep 2016 | Ilkka J Saren | 2,098 | chT-FIN 1A 1617 | C72 |
| Sep 2016 | Matti Uimonen | 2,092 | chT-FIN 1A 1617 | A11 |
| Feb 2019 | Ivo Nurk | 2,085 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | D02 |
| Nov 2021 | Juho Pelto | 2,071 | chT-FIN 2022 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,980 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,043 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,036 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,253 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riku Rantanen's chess games?
43 games by Riku Rantanen, from Jun 2015 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 Rantanen has played.
What does Riku Rantanen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Riku Rantanen opens with 1.Nf3 (77% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riku Rantanen answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Riku Rantanen play as White?
As White, Riku Rantanen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riku Rantanen play as Black?
As Black, Riku Rantanen most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Riku Rantanen's FIDE rating?
Riku Rantanen is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Riku Rantanen played?
Our database contains 43 games by Riku Rantanen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riku Rantanen?
43 games by Riku Rantanen 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.