Prepare against Jari Reuker
IM · DEU · World #1,234 classical · FIDE ID 12909300
Our database contains 620 games by Jari Reuker, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jari Reuker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jari Reuker 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 | 2,430 | 2,437 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,352 | 2,352 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,341 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 620 | 281 | 165 | 174 | 45.3% |
| As White | 309 | 151 | 78 | 80 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 311 | 130 | 87 | 94 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jari Reuker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jari Reuker's side.
First moves as White (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 51.5% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 63 | 20.4% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 54 | 17.5% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 9.7% | 56.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Reuker usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Reuker usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Reuker usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Reuker usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Reuker usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Reuker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 54.3% | 69.3% |
| e5 | 43 | 26.5% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 13 | 8.0% | 80.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.9% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 87.5% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Jari Reuker's chess games
All 620 games by Jari Reuker in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 281 wins, 165 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 25/9/8 | 59.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| E55 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,624 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | E92 |
| Jun 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,585 | 17th Teplice Open | A13 |
| Dec 2024 | K Tarlev | 2,579 | Bundesliga 2024-25 | B47 |
| Mar 2024 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,537 | Bremen Jubilee 125 Open | C02 |
| Jul 2023 | Dominik Horvath | 2,528 | Ceske Budejovice GM A | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 33 | 16 | 1,264 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 22 | 15 | 1,837 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2009 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,089 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2013 | 21 | 18 | 1,763 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,351 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jari Reuker's chess games?
620 games by Jari Reuker, from Mar 2012 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 Jari Reuker has played.
What does Jari Reuker play on the first move as White?
Across 309 games with White in our database, Jari Reuker opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jari Reuker answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jari Reuker play as White?
As White, Jari Reuker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jari Reuker play as Black?
As Black, Jari Reuker most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 59.5% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 311 games.
What is Jari Reuker's FIDE rating?
Jari Reuker is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,352 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Jari Reuker played?
Our database contains 620 games by Jari Reuker, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 165 draws, 174 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jari Reuker?
620 games by Jari Reuker 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.