Prepare against Risto Nevanlinna
FM · Finland · World #8,758 classical · FIDE ID 500259
Our database contains 688 games by Risto Nevanlinna, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Risto Nevanlinna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Risto Nevanlinna 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 | 2,190 | 2,357 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,225 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,244 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 688 | 292 | 180 | 216 | 42.4% |
| As White | 354 | 152 | 98 | 104 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 334 | 140 | 82 | 112 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Risto Nevanlinna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Risto Nevanlinna's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 277 | 78.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 54 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.2% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.7% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nevanlinna usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nevanlinna usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nevanlinna usually continues d4 (58.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nevanlinna usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nevanlinna usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Nevanlinna usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 46.8% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 39 | 25.0% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 16.7% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 5.8% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 67.0% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 14.3% | 40.6% |
| f5 | 8 | 7.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
Risto Nevanlinna's chess games
All 688 games by Risto Nevanlinna 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: 292 wins, 180 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/6/18 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 38 | 20/8/10 | 52.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Tonu O Oim | 2,581 | chT-FIN1A 1011 | B59 |
| Jan 1991 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,505 | chT-FIN | B50 |
| Jan 2002 | Matthias Roeder | 2,478 | ICS Anniversary Open | B97 |
| Sep 2003 | Alexander Finkel | 2,458 | 19th EU-Cup | B06 |
| Jan 1999 | Olli Salmensuu | 2,443 | chT-FIN 9900 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyvaskyla We JyS Open | 2014 | 30 | 17 | 2,266 |
| chT-FIN | 1993 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-FIN | 1994 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,310 |
| Jyvaskyla Open | 1995 | 23 | 15 | 2,495 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2018 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,149 |
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 2017 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,295 |
| 11th Heart of Finland Open | 2001 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
| chT-FIN 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Petri Kekki (11 games) · Heikki M.J. Westerinen (10 games) · Eero Hintikka (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Risto Nevanlinna's chess games?
688 games by Risto Nevanlinna, 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 Nevanlinna has played.
What does Risto Nevanlinna play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Risto Nevanlinna opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Risto Nevanlinna answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Risto Nevanlinna play as White?
As White, Risto Nevanlinna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Risto Nevanlinna play as Black?
As Black, Risto Nevanlinna most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 334 games.
What is Risto Nevanlinna's FIDE rating?
Risto Nevanlinna is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Risto Nevanlinna played?
Our database contains 688 games by Risto Nevanlinna, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 180 draws, 216 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Risto Nevanlinna?
688 games by Risto Nevanlinna 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.