Prepare against Hartmut Riedel
DEU · World #18,952 classical · FIDE ID 1271059
When preparing against Hartmut Riedel, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Hartmut Riedel, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Riedel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut 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 | 2,066 | 2,109 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,088 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,124 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 62 | 63 | 46 | 36.3% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 36 | 21 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 82 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Riedel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Riedel's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 87.6% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 10.1% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Riedel usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Riedel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Riedel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Riedel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 84.8% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 55.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Hartmut Riedel's chess games
All 171 games by Hartmut Riedel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 62 wins, 63 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Rene Dausch | 2,305 | Crailsheim Open 1st | A83 |
| Aug 1982 | Maximilian Leitner | 2,250 | 53rd Bayern Kongress Meisterturnier 1 | A10 |
| Jan 1998 | Dietmar Hiermann | 2,245 | Oberliga Bayern 9798 | D74 |
| Oct 1999 | Miroslav Palek | 2,215 | Landesliga Nord 9900 | C00 |
| Jan 1994 | Holger Beuchler | 2,210 | Landesliga Nord 9495 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Bayern Kongress Meisterturnier 1 | 1982 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| Bayern Kongress-51 Meisterturnier 2 | 1980 | 9 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Bayern Kongress-45 Meisterturnier 2 | 1974 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Bayern Kongress-52 Meisterturnier 2 | 1981 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
| Landesliga Nord 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| Landesliga Nord 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,326 |
| Landesliga Nord 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Riedel's chess games?
171 games by Hartmut Riedel, from Feb 2016 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 Hartmut Riedel has played.
What does Hartmut Riedel play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Hartmut Riedel opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Riedel answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Riedel play as White?
As White, Hartmut Riedel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Riedel play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Riedel most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Hartmut Riedel's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Riedel is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Hartmut Riedel played?
Our database contains 171 games by Hartmut Riedel, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 63 draws, 46 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Riedel?
171 games by Hartmut 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.