Prepare against Joerg Riekenbrauk
DEU · World #35,954 classical · FIDE ID 4693264
Our database contains 72 games by Joerg Riekenbrauk, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Riekenbrauk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Riekenbrauk 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 | 1,954 | 2,021 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 1,934 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 33.3% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Riekenbrauk usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Riekenbrauk usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Riekenbrauk usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Joerg Riekenbrauk's chess games
All 72 games by Joerg Riekenbrauk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Giulio Borgo | 2,310 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | B02 |
| Mar 2018 | Alain Prieto Aranguren | 2,261 | 41st San Sebastian Open | D07 |
| Jul 2010 | Eduard Pariente Lopez | 1,965 | 12th San Marti Open U20 | B21 |
| Jul 2009 | Anna Skrzypczak | 1,959 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open C | B21 |
| Jul 2010 | Alex Reyes Jimenez | 1,904 | 12th San Marti Open U20 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th San Marti Open U20 | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,041 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,890 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,897 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open C | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,844 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,998 |
| 10th Plzen Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Riekenbrauk's chess games?
72 games by Joerg Riekenbrauk, from Oct 2007 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 Joerg Riekenbrauk has played.
What does Joerg Riekenbrauk play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Joerg Riekenbrauk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Riekenbrauk answers 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Joerg Riekenbrauk play as White?
As White, Joerg Riekenbrauk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Riekenbrauk play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Riekenbrauk most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Joerg Riekenbrauk's FIDE rating?
Joerg Riekenbrauk is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Joerg Riekenbrauk played?
Our database contains 72 games by Joerg Riekenbrauk, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Riekenbrauk?
72 games by Joerg Riekenbrauk 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.