Prepare against Clemens Rietze
FM · DEU · World #5,592 classical · FIDE ID 24620351
Our database contains 1,020 games by Clemens Rietze, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clemens Rietze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clemens Rietze 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 | 2,258 | 2,372 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,372 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,376 | 2,401 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,020 | 461 | 167 | 392 | 45.2% |
| As White | 510 | 244 | 84 | 182 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 510 | 217 | 83 | 210 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clemens Rietze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clemens Rietze's side.
First moves as White (510 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 456 | 89.4% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 48 | 9.4% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Rietze usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rietze usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Rietze usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Rietze usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Rietze usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Rietze usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 44.8% | 53.2% |
| c6 | 68 | 27.4% | 45.6% |
| e5 | 67 | 27.0% | 59.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 47.4% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 74 | 42.8% | 41.9% |
| f5 | 13 | 7.5% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Clemens Rietze's chess games
All 1,020 games by Clemens Rietze in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 461 wins, 167 draws, 392 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 73 | 36/12/25 | 49.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 55 | 26/8/21 | 47.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 47 | 23/5/19 | 48.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 19/8/13 | 47.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 10/3/14 | 37.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 6/1/14 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 38 | 20/4/14 | 52.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 11/5/16 | 34.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 8/0/14 | 36.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,640 | Titled Tue Late | D06 |
| Jul 2022 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,570 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | A85 |
| Apr 2011 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,543 | 15th Neckar Open A | B19 |
| Mar 2023 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,521 | Budapest FS03 GM | A53 |
| Jan 2024 | Subramaniyam H Bharath | 2,515 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 540 | 264 | 2,233 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2005 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,882 |
| Bundesliga 2021-22 | 2022 | 15 | 6 | 2,403 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2009 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2009 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,316 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,330 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,254 |
| BL2-Nord 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clemens Rietze's chess games?
1,020 games by Clemens Rietze, from Oct 2004 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 Clemens Rietze has played.
What does Clemens Rietze play on the first move as White?
Across 510 games with White in our database, Clemens Rietze opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clemens Rietze answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Clemens Rietze play as White?
As White, Clemens Rietze's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (73 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 47.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (47 games, 48.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 510 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clemens Rietze play as Black?
As Black, Clemens Rietze most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (32 games, 34.4% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 510 games.
What is Clemens Rietze's FIDE rating?
Clemens Rietze is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,376 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Clemens Rietze played?
Our database contains 1,020 games by Clemens Rietze, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 461 wins, 167 draws, 392 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clemens Rietze?
1,020 games by Clemens Rietze 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.