Prepare against Johannes Riedl
Austria · World #14,719 classical · FIDE ID 1610317
When preparing against Johannes Riedl, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (32%).
Our database contains 139 games by Johannes Riedl, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Riedl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Riedl 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 | 2,109 | 2,162 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 41 | 39 | 59 | 29.5% |
| As White | 69 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 70 | 14 | 19 | 37 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Riedl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Riedl's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 49.3% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 23.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 20.3% | 67.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Riedl usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Riedl usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Riedl usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Riedl usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Riedl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Riedl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 32.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
Johannes Riedl's chess games
All 139 games by Johannes Riedl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 41 wins, 39 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Marian Kantorik | 2,326 | Litomysl Open | B02 |
| Jan 2008 | Helmut Kleissl | 2,302 | chT2W-AUT 0708 | A41 |
| Oct 2010 | Siegfried Natter | 2,245 | chT2W-AUT 1011 | B61 |
| Mar 2008 | Matthias Burschowsky | 2,208 | chT2W-AUT 0708 | A87 |
| Sep 2003 | Dirk Ermel | 2,194 | 14th Seefeld Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,058 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,693 |
| chT2W-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| 12th Wattens Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| chT2-AUT w 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| 13th Wattens Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Riedl's chess games?
139 games by Johannes Riedl, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Johannes Riedl has played.
What does Johannes Riedl play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Johannes Riedl opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Riedl answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games).
What openings does Johannes Riedl play as White?
As White, Johannes Riedl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Riedl play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Riedl most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Johannes Riedl's FIDE rating?
Johannes Riedl is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Johannes Riedl played?
Our database contains 139 games by Johannes Riedl, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 39 draws, 59 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Riedl?
139 games by Johannes Riedl 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.