Prepare against Finn Riedel
DEU · World #17,486 classical · FIDE ID 4655532
Our database contains 139 games by Finn Riedel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Finn Riedel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Finn Riedel 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 | 2,080 | 2,220 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 44 | 49 | 46 | 31.7% |
| As White | 68 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Finn Riedel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Finn Riedel's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 57.4% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 26.5% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Riedel usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 63.9% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Riedel usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Riedel usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 50.0% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 55.2% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 24.1% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
Finn Riedel's chess games
All 139 games by Finn Riedel 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: 44 wins, 49 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Alexander Lagunow | 2,411 | chT-GER 1718 prel1 | A21 |
| Jan 1997 | Christoph Klamp | 2,290 | chT-Hessen 9697 | A65 |
| Jan 1989 | Matthias Birke | 2,290 | BL2-Sued 8889 | B86 |
| Jan 1994 | Berthold Engel | 2,270 | BL2-Ost 9394 | E72 |
| Jan 1989 | Werner Ploetz | 2,265 | BL2-Sued 8889 | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| Hessenliga 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,512 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,165 |
| Hessenliga 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 4 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Finn Riedel's chess games?
139 games by Finn Riedel, 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 Finn Riedel has played.
What does Finn Riedel play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Finn Riedel opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Finn Riedel answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Finn Riedel play as White?
As White, Finn Riedel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Finn Riedel play as Black?
As Black, Finn Riedel most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Finn Riedel's FIDE rating?
Finn Riedel is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Finn Riedel played?
Our database contains 139 games by Finn Riedel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 49 draws, 46 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Finn Riedel?
139 games by Finn Riedel 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.