Prepare against Henry Reiche
DEU · World #67,261 classical · FIDE ID 4653238
When preparing against Henry Reiche, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Henry Reiche, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henry Reiche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Reiche 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 | 1,830 | 2,108 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,891 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,933 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 63 | 27 | 58 | 42.6% |
| As White | 70 | 33 | 14 | 23 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 78 | 30 | 13 | 35 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Reiche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Reiche's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Reiche usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Reiche usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Reiche usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Reiche usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Reiche usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Reiche usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.4% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Henry Reiche's chess games
All 148 games by Henry Reiche in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 63 wins, 27 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Thomas Kohler | 2,275 | Spree Open | D94 |
| Feb 2016 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,184 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A00 |
| Aug 2009 | Erich Maahs | 2,174 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C02 |
| May 2002 | Andre Jaeger | 2,083 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B23 |
| Aug 2008 | Friedrich Koch | 2,063 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2005 | 14 | 9 | 2,267 |
| 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| Spree Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,884 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Reiche's chess games?
148 games by Henry Reiche, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Henry Reiche has played.
What does Henry Reiche play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Henry Reiche opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Reiche answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Henry Reiche play as White?
As White, Henry Reiche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Reiche play as Black?
As Black, Henry Reiche most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Henry Reiche's FIDE rating?
Henry Reiche is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Henry Reiche played?
Our database contains 148 games by Henry Reiche, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 27 draws, 58 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Reiche?
148 games by Henry Reiche 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.