Prepare against Erika Reust
CHE · World #73,090 classical · FIDE ID 1305301
When preparing against Erika Reust, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 98 games by Erika Reust, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erika Reust's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erika Reust 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 | 1,811 | 1,931 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 23 | 18 | 57 | 23.5% |
| As White | 45 | 13 | 8 | 24 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erika Reust's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erika Reust's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Reust usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Reust usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Reust usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 57.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 23.1% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Erika Reust's chess games
All 98 games by Erika Reust 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: 23 wins, 18 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Eugen Frei | 2,043 | 4th Davos Open | B91 |
| Jul 1994 | Evi Gruenenwald | 1,960 | ch-SUI int w | C41 |
| Aug 2006 | Wolfgang Sieber | 1,887 | 5th Davos Open | C02 |
| Aug 2005 | Brian A Smith | 1,867 | 4th Davos Open | A58 |
| Jul 1994 | Theres Leu | 1,760 | ch-SUI int w | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI w | 2002 | 18 | 3 | 1,817 |
| ch-SUI int w | 1996 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,980 |
| 4th Davos Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| Pizol Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| Wangs Pizol Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
| 4 Laender-Cup w | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 1,961 |
| 5th Davos Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| 1st Davos Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erika Reust's chess games?
98 games by Erika Reust, 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 Erika Reust has played.
What does Erika Reust play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Erika Reust opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erika Reust answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Erika Reust play as White?
As White, Erika Reust's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erika Reust play as Black?
As Black, Erika Reust most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Erika Reust's FIDE rating?
Erika Reust is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Erika Reust played?
Our database contains 98 games by Erika Reust, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 18 draws, 57 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erika Reust?
98 games by Erika Reust 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.