Prepare against Bernd Renner
DEU · World #27,076 classical · FIDE ID 12978485
Our database contains 49 games by Bernd Renner, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Renner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Renner 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 | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Renner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Renner's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Renner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Renner usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Renner usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Renner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Renner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Bernd Renner's chess games
All 49 games by Bernd Renner in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Frank Naumann | 2,287 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | D40 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander Schenk | 2,191 | Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | B08 |
| Jan 2014 | Torsten Hansch | 2,116 | Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | D37 |
| Nov 2019 | Bernd Roessler | 2,010 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | D02 |
| Nov 2018 | Malte Hundrieser | 1,988 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| ch-DDR 35 Semifinal | 1985 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,087 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,009 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,076 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Renner's chess games?
49 games by Bernd Renner, from May 2014 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 Bernd Renner has played.
What does Bernd Renner play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Bernd Renner opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Renner answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Renner play as White?
As White, Bernd Renner's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Renner play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Renner most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Bernd Renner's FIDE rating?
Bernd Renner is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Bernd Renner played?
Our database contains 49 games by Bernd Renner, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Renner?
49 games by Bernd Renner 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.