Prepare against Jannis Renzelmann
DEU · World #57,761 classical · FIDE ID 12982237
When preparing against Jannis Renzelmann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Jannis Renzelmann, covering Nov 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jannis Renzelmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jannis Renzelmann 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 | 1,864 | 1,922 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jannis Renzelmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jannis Renzelmann's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Renzelmann usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Renzelmann usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Renzelmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Jannis Renzelmann's chess games
All 32 games by Jannis Renzelmann in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Timur Almeev | 1,782 | ch-Hannover U16/18 | B56 |
| Nov 2017 | Volker Wirth | 1,738 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | D45 |
| Oct 2012 | Jan Brauer | 1,567 | ch-Hannover U16/18 | C55 |
| Oct 2014 | Alexander Sirkis | 1,467 | ch-Hannover U18 | C42 |
| Oct 2014 | Aaron Aime Bulmahn | 1,435 | ch-Hannover U18 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U16/18 | 2012 | 13 | 8 | 1,374 |
| ch-Hannover U18 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,470 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,162 |
| 17th chT-GER Betriebe | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jannis Renzelmann's chess games?
32 games by Jannis Renzelmann, from Nov 2024 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 Jannis Renzelmann has played.
What does Jannis Renzelmann play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Jannis Renzelmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jannis Renzelmann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jannis Renzelmann play as White?
As White, Jannis Renzelmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jannis Renzelmann play as Black?
As Black, Jannis Renzelmann most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jannis Renzelmann's FIDE rating?
Jannis Renzelmann is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jannis Renzelmann played?
Our database contains 32 games by Jannis Renzelmann, covering Nov 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jannis Renzelmann?
32 games by Jannis Renzelmann 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.