Prepare against Dirk Rittmann
DEU · World #21,644 classical · FIDE ID 4629574
When preparing against Dirk Rittmann, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Dirk Rittmann, covering Jul 1995 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Rittmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Rittmann 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 | 2,044 | 2,239 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 42 | 99 | 37 | 23.6% |
| As White | 85 | 19 | 45 | 21 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 93 | 23 | 54 | 16 | 24.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 120 rated games against 111 different opponents, across 46 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 104 | 31 | 55 | 18 | 29.8% | 2,082 | 2,105 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 31 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 16.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 71 | 20 | 42 | 9 | 28.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 13 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1,987 | 1,854 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1,979 | 1,979 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1,933 | 1,933 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,986 | 1,986 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2,008 | 2,065 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,896 | 2,029 |
| 2019 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2,116 | 2,116 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1,842 | 1,842 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2,050 | 2,116 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2,047 | 2,447 |
| 2013 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2,068 | 2,108 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,180 | 1,980 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1,967 | 2,127 |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2,180 | 2,035 |
| 2009 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2,152 | 2,038 |
| 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2,204 | 2,426 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2,240 | 2,173 |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2,165 | 2,245 |
Where Dirk Rittmann has played
Germany (36) · Netherlands (8) · Austria (1) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Rittmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Rittmann's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 84.7% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 15.3% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Rittmann usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rittmann usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rittmann usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Rittmann usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Rittmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Rittmann usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 97.3% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 93.9% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Dirk Rittmann's chess games
All 178 games by Dirk Rittmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 1995 - Oct 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: 42 wins, 99 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Boris Khanukov | 2,340 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A17 |
| Jan 2003 | Karlheinz Bachmann | 2,299 | Oberliga NRW 0203 II | B95 |
| Feb 2008 | Thomas Michalczak | 2,294 | ch-Leverkusen Open | B22 |
| Apr 2005 | Michael Negele | 2,250 | ch-Leverkusen Open | B52 |
| Feb 2008 | Martin Auer | 2,228 | ch-Leverkusen Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Solingen | 2015 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2008 | 15 | 12 | 2,328 |
| Oberliga NRW 9394 II | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 II | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 I | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| NRW Class1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,957 |
| NRW Class1 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Rittmann's chess games?
178 games by Dirk Rittmann, from Jul 1995 to Oct 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 Dirk Rittmann has played.
What does Dirk Rittmann play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Dirk Rittmann opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Rittmann answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Dirk Rittmann play as White?
As White, Dirk Rittmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Rittmann play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Rittmann most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Dirk Rittmann's FIDE rating?
Dirk Rittmann is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Dirk Rittmann played?
Our database contains 178 games by Dirk Rittmann, covering Jul 1995 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 99 draws, 37 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Rittmann?
178 games by Dirk Rittmann 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.