Prepare against Risto Karttinen
Finland · World #48,945 classical · FIDE ID 504076
Our database contains 200 games by Risto Karttinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Risto Karttinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Risto Karttinen 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 | 1,897 | 1,975 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 55 | 62 | 83 | 27.5% |
| As White | 96 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 104 | 21 | 33 | 50 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Risto Karttinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Risto Karttinen's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 80 | 83.3% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Karttinen usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Karttinen usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Karttinen usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Karttinen usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Karttinen usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Karttinen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 48 | 85.7% | 36.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 89.7% | 40.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 83.3% |
Risto Karttinen's chess games
All 200 games by Risto Karttinen 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: 55 wins, 62 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 12/14/10 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 53 | 12/18/23 | 22.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 17 | 1/6/10 | 5.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Mauri Tuominen | 2,188 | chT1C-FIN 9900 | C02 |
| Jan 2002 | Petri Pietarinen | 2,166 | chT-FIN1C 0102 | C02 |
| May 2019 | Alexandr Salykin | 2,055 | Helsinki EtVaS Open | A16 |
| Oct 2019 | Antti Suominen | 2,028 | Helsinki Lautt SK Open | B09 |
| Apr 2022 | Paul Morant | 2,019 | chT-FIN 2022 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,946 |
| chA-Helsinki | 2018 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-Helsinki 2011 Group A1 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,986 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1995 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,057 |
| Helsinki Raisanen Memorial Match | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
| 6th Helsinki Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| Tampere We TammerSh | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Risto Karttinen's chess games?
200 games by Risto Karttinen, 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 Risto Karttinen has played.
What does Risto Karttinen play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Risto Karttinen opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Risto Karttinen answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Risto Karttinen play as White?
As White, Risto Karttinen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Risto Karttinen play as Black?
As Black, Risto Karttinen most often plays: Pirc Defense (53 games, 22.6% win rate); Rat Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Risto Karttinen's FIDE rating?
Risto Karttinen is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Risto Karttinen played?
Our database contains 200 games by Risto Karttinen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 62 draws, 83 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Risto Karttinen?
200 games by Risto Karttinen 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.