Prepare against Samu Ristoja
Finland · World #8,151 classical · FIDE ID 504025
Our database contains 379 games by Samu Ristoja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samu Ristoja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samu Ristoja 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 | 2,202 | 2,259 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,218 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,188 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 119 | 130 | 130 | 31.4% |
| As White | 182 | 70 | 58 | 54 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 197 | 49 | 72 | 76 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samu Ristoja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samu Ristoja's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 71.4% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 41 | 22.5% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.4% | 18.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ristoja usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 63.3% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 19.0% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 75.4% | 32.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Samu Ristoja's chess games
All 379 games by Samu Ristoja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 119 wins, 130 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Meelis Kanep | 2,412 | 31st Keres Memorial Rapid | B23 |
| Sep 2022 | Juri Krupenski | 2,398 | 31st Keres Memorial Rapid | B06 |
| Dec 2019 | Ilya Duzhakov | 2,346 | ch-EU blitz | C02 |
| Jul 2016 | Yulius Sepman | 2,342 | 26th Heart of Finland Open | C77 |
| Jun 2015 | Pekka Koykka | 2,332 | Helsinki Arena HSL | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN U18 | 2003 | 14 | 8 | 2,017 |
| Tampere We TammerSh A | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,200 |
| chT-FIN 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,286 |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 2,171 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,324 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,249 |
Interactive opening tree from all 379 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samu Ristoja's chess games?
379 games by Samu Ristoja, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Samu Ristoja has played.
What does Samu Ristoja play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Samu Ristoja opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samu Ristoja answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Samu Ristoja play as White?
As White, Samu Ristoja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samu Ristoja play as Black?
As Black, Samu Ristoja most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Samu Ristoja's FIDE rating?
Samu Ristoja is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Samu Ristoja played?
Our database contains 379 games by Samu Ristoja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 130 draws, 130 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samu Ristoja?
379 games by Samu Ristoja 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.