Prepare against Edwin Riefner
DEU · World #8,728 classical · FIDE ID 4607465
Our database contains 237 games by Edwin Riefner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edwin Riefner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin Riefner 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 | 2,191 | 2,283 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,265 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 57 | 104 | 76 | 24.1% |
| As White | 100 | 28 | 46 | 26 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 137 | 29 | 58 | 50 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin Riefner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin Riefner's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Riefner usually continues b3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Riefner usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Riefner usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 98.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Edwin Riefner's chess games
All 237 games by Edwin Riefner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 57 wins, 104 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 32 | 13/10/9 | 40.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 0/12/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,432 | BL2-Sued 1011 | D90 |
| Feb 1983 | Christian Clemens | 2,380 | Bundesliga 1982-83 | B01 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerhard3 Schmidt | 2,346 | Oberliga Bayern 9697 | D91 |
| Apr 1981 | Paul Troeger | 2,330 | Bundesliga 1980-81 | D04 |
| Mar 1981 | Manfred Dornieden | 2,320 | Bundesliga 1980-81 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 13 | 8 | 2,404 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| Landesliga Sued 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,241 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,334 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,265 |
| BL2-Sued 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,316 |
| BL2-Sued 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwin Riefner's chess games?
237 games by Edwin Riefner, from Apr 2003 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 Edwin Riefner has played.
What does Edwin Riefner play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Edwin Riefner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin Riefner answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Edwin Riefner play as White?
As White, Edwin Riefner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (32 games, 40.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin Riefner play as Black?
As Black, Edwin Riefner most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Edwin Riefner's FIDE rating?
Edwin Riefner is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Edwin Riefner played?
Our database contains 237 games by Edwin Riefner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 104 draws, 76 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin Riefner?
237 games by Edwin Riefner 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.