Prepare against Alexander Rinberg
FM · Israel · World #4,952 classical · FIDE ID 14102510
Our database contains 86 games by Alexander Rinberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Rinberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Rinberg 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 | 2,275 | 2,375 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,382 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 36 | 18 | 32 | 41.9% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Rinberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Rinberg's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.5% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Rinberg usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rinberg usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Rinberg usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rinberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Rinberg usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Rinberg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Alexander Rinberg's chess games
All 86 games by Alexander Rinberg 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: 36 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Evgeny Postny | 2,641 | ch-ISR | C97 |
| Mar 2004 | Vitali Golod | 2,544 | chT-ISR | A05 |
| Dec 1997 | Artur Kogan | 2,500 | Rishon Le Ziyyon 9798 | B42 |
| Sep 2004 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,471 | ch-ISR | C42 |
| Sep 2004 | Shay Porat | 2,431 | ch-ISR | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2014 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,377 |
| Czerniak Memorial 11th | 1995 | 11 | 7 | 2,438 |
| ch-ISR sf TLV | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,206 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 1994 | 9 | 7 | 2,525 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,305 |
| 16th Maccabiah IM | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-ISR 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,421 |
| Tel Aviv Cup Rapid | 1996 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Rinberg's chess games?
86 games by Alexander Rinberg, 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 Alexander Rinberg has played.
What does Alexander Rinberg play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Alexander Rinberg opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Rinberg answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Rinberg play as White?
As White, Alexander Rinberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Rinberg play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Rinberg most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Alexander Rinberg's FIDE rating?
Alexander Rinberg is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Alexander Rinberg played?
Our database contains 86 games by Alexander Rinberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Rinberg?
86 games by Alexander Rinberg 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.