Prepare against Cornelius Renk
DEU · World #155,403 classical · FIDE ID 24636274
When preparing against Cornelius Renk, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 47 games by Cornelius Renk, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cornelius Renk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cornelius Renk 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 | 1,864 | 1,944 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 6 | 29 | 25.5% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cornelius Renk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cornelius Renk's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Renk usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Renk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Renk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 93.3% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Cornelius Renk's chess games
All 47 games by Cornelius Renk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Nigora Djalalova | 2,048 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A49 |
| May 2013 | Emil Ackermann | 1,735 | 1st Korbach Goldflair Open | E61 |
| Mar 2013 | Joerg Langhammer | 1,721 | chB-Hessen | E34 |
| May 2013 | Christian Gheng | 1,700 | 1st Korbach Goldflair Open | B14 |
| Sep 2004 | Karel Jeurissen | 1,633 | chGT-Bahn | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,621 |
| chGT-Bahn | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,750 |
| chB-Hessen | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,516 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,556 |
| VEM Suedwestfalen | 2005 | 7 | 0 | 1,729 |
| 1st Korbach Goldflair Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,932 |
| Kaiserbrunnen Winter Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,540 |
| 36th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cornelius Renk's chess games?
47 games by Cornelius Renk, from Oct 2006 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 Cornelius Renk has played.
What does Cornelius Renk play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Cornelius Renk opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cornelius Renk answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games).
What openings does Cornelius Renk play as White?
As White, Cornelius Renk's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cornelius Renk play as Black?
As Black, Cornelius Renk most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Cornelius Renk's FIDE rating?
Cornelius Renk is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Cornelius Renk played?
Our database contains 47 games by Cornelius Renk, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cornelius Renk?
47 games by Cornelius Renk 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.