Prepare against Hans-Dieter Riegler
DEU · World #55,015 classical · FIDE ID 4606426
When preparing against Hans-Dieter Riegler, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 657 games by Hans-Dieter Riegler, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Dieter Riegler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Dieter Riegler 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 | 1,874 | 2,212 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 657 | 159 | 270 | 228 | 24.2% |
| As White | 323 | 80 | 150 | 93 | 24.8% |
| As Black | 334 | 79 | 120 | 135 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Dieter Riegler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Dieter Riegler's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 319 | 98.8% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Riegler usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Riegler usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Riegler usually continues Bg5 (53.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Riegler usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Riegler usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Riegler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 79.6% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 13.0% | 38.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Hans-Dieter Riegler's chess games
All 657 games by Hans-Dieter Riegler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 159 wins, 270 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 13/21/7 | 31.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 39 | 9/15/15 | 23.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/17/3 | 23.1% |
| E08 | Catalan | 24 | 6/13/5 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 4/11/8 | 17.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 79 | 27/21/31 | 34.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Spyridon Skembris | 2,413 | 25th Bad Woerishofen Open | A45 |
| Nov 1999 | Herbert Bastian | 2,405 | 71st ch-GER | B25 |
| Dec 2001 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,364 | 73rd ch-GER | A57 |
| Sep 2000 | Jaroslav Olsar | 2,350 | 11th IBCA-ol blind | B22 |
| Jan 1990 | Frank Roeder | 2,340 | ch-FRG qual | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRG qual | 1990 | 21 | 9 | 2,258 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,065 |
| 7th IBCA Wch Blind | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| 2nd IBCA WorldCup | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 2,348 |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| Iljumzhinov Cup Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Dieter Riegler's chess games?
657 games by Hans-Dieter Riegler, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Hans-Dieter Riegler has played.
What does Hans-Dieter Riegler play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Hans-Dieter Riegler opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Dieter Riegler answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Hans-Dieter Riegler play as White?
As White, Hans-Dieter Riegler's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Dieter Riegler play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Dieter Riegler most often plays: Sicilian (79 games, 34.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 334 games.
What is Hans-Dieter Riegler's FIDE rating?
Hans-Dieter Riegler is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hans-Dieter Riegler played?
Our database contains 657 games by Hans-Dieter Riegler, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 270 draws, 228 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Dieter Riegler?
657 games by Hans-Dieter Riegler 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.