Prepare against Jonathan Reichel
DEU · World #12,665 classical · FIDE ID 4642090
Our database contains 231 games by Jonathan Reichel, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Reichel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Reichel 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 | 2,133 | 2,165 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,118 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,090 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 90 | 53 | 88 | 39.0% |
| As White | 114 | 52 | 23 | 39 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 117 | 38 | 30 | 49 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Reichel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Reichel's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 75.4% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 27 | 23.7% | 61.1% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Qe2 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 48.4% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 21 | 33.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.3% | 28.6% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Jonathan Reichel's chess games
All 231 games by Jonathan Reichel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 90 wins, 53 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,281 | ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | B33 |
| Jun 2008 | Andreas Strunski | 2,245 | ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | A45 |
| Jun 2008 | Julian Geske | 2,181 | ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | A46 |
| Jun 2008 | Felix Graf | 2,177 | ch-GER Net qual4 U18 | A45 |
| Mar 2015 | Hans Hornung | 2,132 | 31st Bad Woerishofen Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 10 | 2,178 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,134 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,004 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Reichel's chess games?
231 games by Jonathan Reichel, from Jul 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 Jonathan Reichel has played.
What does Jonathan Reichel play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Jonathan Reichel opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Reichel answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Reichel play as White?
As White, Jonathan Reichel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Reichel play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Reichel most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Jonathan Reichel's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Reichel is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jonathan Reichel played?
Our database contains 231 games by Jonathan Reichel, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 53 draws, 88 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Reichel?
231 games by Jonathan Reichel 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.