Prepare against Juergen Renger
DEU · World #63,978 classical · FIDE ID 12935336
When preparing against Juergen Renger, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Juergen Renger, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Renger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Renger 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 | 1,842 | 1,878 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 22 | 17 | 23.5% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Renger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Renger's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Renger usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Renger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Renger usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Juergen Renger's chess games
All 51 games by Juergen Renger in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 22 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Gerald Richter | 2,024 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | E11 |
| Nov 2019 | Astrid Froehlich-Dill | 1,871 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | E43 |
| Apr 2024 | Robert Schuetz | 1,774 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | C19 |
| Nov 2016 | Ivan Krastev | 1,732 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C10 |
| Mar 2025 | Erich Schaefer | 1,710 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,803 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,901 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,618 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,813 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,973 |
| Griesheim Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,741 |
| 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,686 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Renger's chess games?
51 games by Juergen Renger, from Dec 2016 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 Juergen Renger has played.
What does Juergen Renger play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Juergen Renger opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Renger answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juergen Renger play as White?
As White, Juergen Renger's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Renger play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Renger most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Juergen Renger's FIDE rating?
Juergen Renger is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Juergen Renger played?
Our database contains 51 games by Juergen Renger, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 22 draws, 17 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Renger?
51 games by Juergen Renger 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.