Prepare against Bert Riedel
DEU · World #50,295 classical · FIDE ID 4663810
Our database contains 96 games by Bert Riedel, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bert Riedel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bert Riedel 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 | 1,892 | 1,940 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33.3% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bert Riedel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bert Riedel's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 27.7% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 27.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 25.5% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 5 | 10.6% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Riedel usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Riedel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Bert Riedel's chess games
All 96 games by Bert Riedel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 32 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Wilhelm Weigert | 2,047 | 21st Leipzig VfB Open | A30 |
| Mar 2013 | Markus Herrmann | 2,044 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | A31 |
| Mar 2012 | Bernd Hiemer | 2,012 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | B94 |
| Feb 2008 | Gerhard Nagel | 1,978 | 15th Leipzig VfB Open | C30 |
| Mar 2007 | Hans-Joerg Liedmann | 1,928 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Leipzig VfB Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,787 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,684 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,916 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,948 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-B 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bert Riedel's chess games?
96 games by Bert Riedel, from Jul 2008 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 Bert Riedel has played.
What does Bert Riedel play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Bert Riedel opens with 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bert Riedel answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Bert Riedel play as White?
As White, Bert Riedel's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bert Riedel play as Black?
As Black, Bert Riedel most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Bert Riedel's FIDE rating?
Bert Riedel is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Bert Riedel played?
Our database contains 96 games by Bert Riedel, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bert Riedel?
96 games by Bert Riedel 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.