Prepare against Franz Riemelmoser
FM · Austria · World #4,402 classical · FIDE ID 1607545
Our database contains 250 games by Franz Riemelmoser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Riemelmoser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Riemelmoser 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 | 2,291 | 2,359 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,315 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 103 | 80 | 67 | 41.2% |
| As White | 125 | 57 | 37 | 31 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 125 | 46 | 43 | 36 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Riemelmoser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Riemelmoser's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 107 | 85.6% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 8.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 58.9% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Riemelmoser usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Riemelmoser usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Riemelmoser usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Riemelmoser usually continues Bg5 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Riemelmoser usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Riemelmoser usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 92.5% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 84.4% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
Franz Riemelmoser's chess games
All 250 games by Franz Riemelmoser 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: 103 wins, 80 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 10/12/7 | 34.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 16/5/7 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Laszlo Gonda | 2,500 | chT2M-AUT 1718 | A25 |
| Feb 2018 | David Berczes | 2,494 | chT2M-AUT 1718 | B38 |
| Oct 2000 | Markus Stangl | 2,479 | chT-AUT2W 0001 | A36 |
| Aug 2011 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,455 | 27th Latschach Open | A21 |
| Jan 2001 | Milan Novkovic | 2,402 | chT-AUT2W 0001 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,224 |
| chT2M-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,327 |
| chT2W-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,277 |
| chT2M-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,376 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,309 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| 27th Latschach Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Riemelmoser's chess games?
250 games by Franz Riemelmoser, 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 Franz Riemelmoser has played.
What does Franz Riemelmoser play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Franz Riemelmoser opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Riemelmoser answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Franz Riemelmoser play as White?
As White, Franz Riemelmoser's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Riemelmoser play as Black?
As Black, Franz Riemelmoser most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Franz Riemelmoser's FIDE rating?
Franz Riemelmoser is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Franz Riemelmoser played?
Our database contains 250 games by Franz Riemelmoser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 80 draws, 67 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Riemelmoser?
250 games by Franz Riemelmoser 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.