Prepare against Jens Rennspiess
DEU · World #118,125 classical · FIDE ID 24616591
When preparing against Jens Rennspiess, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Jens Rennspiess, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Rennspiess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Rennspiess 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 | 1,679 | 1,839 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,816 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 5 | 24 | 40.8% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Rennspiess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Rennspiess's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rennspiess usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Rennspiess usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Rennspiess usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rennspiess usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rennspiess usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rennspiess usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jens Rennspiess's chess games
All 49 games by Jens Rennspiess in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Anatol Treskow | 2,030 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C19 |
| Oct 2008 | Rene Schildt | 1,996 | 11th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B33 |
| Jan 2007 | Gerhard Paris | 1,809 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C41 |
| Nov 2007 | Klaus1 Busch | 1,800 | 10th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B45 |
| Oct 2007 | Gerd Berg | 1,762 | 10th Berlin Eckbauer Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 1,735 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,007 |
| 10th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,916 |
| 17th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| 11th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 12th Berliner Sommer | 1994 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 4th Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Rennspiess's chess games?
49 games by Jens Rennspiess, from Feb 2019 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 Jens Rennspiess has played.
What does Jens Rennspiess play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jens Rennspiess opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Rennspiess answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jens Rennspiess play as White?
As White, Jens Rennspiess's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Rennspiess play as Black?
As Black, Jens Rennspiess most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jens Rennspiess's FIDE rating?
Jens Rennspiess is currently rated 1,679 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Jens Rennspiess played?
Our database contains 49 games by Jens Rennspiess, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Rennspiess?
49 games by Jens Rennspiess 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.