Prepare against Veikko Rantanen
Finland · World #70,381 classical · FIDE ID 506770
When preparing against Veikko Rantanen, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Veikko Rantanen, covering Mar 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Veikko Rantanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veikko 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 | 1,820 | 2,010 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,966 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 55 | 108 | 98 | 21.1% |
| As White | 138 | 28 | 56 | 54 | 20.3% |
| As Black | 123 | 27 | 52 | 44 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veikko Rantanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veikko Rantanen's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 57.2% | 43.0% |
| c4 | 59 | 42.8% | 37.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 37.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues Nc3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Rantanen usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 86.0% | 44.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 93.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
Veikko Rantanen's chess games
All 261 games by Veikko Rantanen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Oct 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, 108 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 3/9/9 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 2/10/8 | 10.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Riku Haataja | 2,309 | Kajaani We KaSY Open | D93 |
| Apr 2018 | Harri M Hurme | 2,229 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | D91 |
| Jun 2019 | Sauli Alho | 2,170 | Hameenlinna We HamSK | A85 |
| Jul 2015 | Richard V M Hall | 2,150 | chT-EU Seniors | A85 |
| Jan 2009 | Henrik Lonnqvist | 2,144 | Kokkola We KokkSK | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,998 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 24 | 10 | 1,918 |
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2019 | 23 | 6 | 1,918 |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 2014 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,110 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 16 | 7 | 2,016 |
| Loimaa We LoimSK | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,879 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veikko Rantanen's chess games?
261 games by Veikko Rantanen, from Mar 2010 to Oct 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 Veikko Rantanen has played.
What does Veikko Rantanen play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Veikko Rantanen opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veikko Rantanen answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Veikko Rantanen play as White?
As White, Veikko Rantanen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veikko Rantanen play as Black?
As Black, Veikko Rantanen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Veikko Rantanen's FIDE rating?
Veikko Rantanen is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Veikko Rantanen played?
Our database contains 261 games by Veikko Rantanen, covering Mar 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 108 draws, 98 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veikko Rantanen?
261 games by Veikko 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.