Prepare against Gerhard Riewe
DEU · World #24,449 classical · FIDE ID 4663101
Our database contains 198 games by Gerhard Riewe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Riewe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Riewe 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 | 2,022 | 2,120 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,103 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,089 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 51 | 77 | 70 | 25.8% |
| As White | 102 | 30 | 40 | 32 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 96 | 21 | 37 | 38 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Riewe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Riewe's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 99.0% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Riewe usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Riewe usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Riewe usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Riewe usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 78.7% | 36.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 21.3% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 97.1% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Gerhard Riewe's chess games
All 198 games by Gerhard Riewe 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: 51 wins, 77 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Gjon Gjokaj | 2,211 | Wilhelm Werner Memorial Match 24th | B13 |
| Oct 2006 | Leonid Hilburt | 2,208 | Oberliga Nord W 0607 | C50 |
| Nov 2004 | Dietmar Gieritz | 2,169 | Oberliga Nord W 0405 | B00 |
| Nov 2000 | Martin Panskus | 2,156 | Oberliga Nord W 0001 | C02 |
| Jan 1997 | Mario Klee | 2,150 | DLM U20 | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2001 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1994 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord W 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Pinneberg B U20 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-GER U18 | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
| JBL NW 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 1.5 | – |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Riewe's chess games?
198 games by Gerhard Riewe, 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 Gerhard Riewe has played.
What does Gerhard Riewe play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Gerhard Riewe opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Riewe answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Riewe play as White?
As White, Gerhard Riewe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Riewe play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Riewe most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Gerhard Riewe's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Riewe is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Gerhard Riewe played?
Our database contains 198 games by Gerhard Riewe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 77 draws, 70 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Riewe?
198 games by Gerhard Riewe 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.