Prepare against Katharina Reinecke
WCM · DEU · World #37,001 classical · FIDE ID 12929727
Our database contains 1,240 games by Katharina Reinecke, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Katharina Reinecke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katharina Reinecke 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 | 1,949 | 1,994 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,857 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,240 | 262 | 204 | 774 | 21.1% |
| As White | 621 | 150 | 95 | 376 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 619 | 112 | 109 | 398 | 18.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katharina Reinecke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katharina Reinecke's side.
First moves as White (621 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 459 | 73.9% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 147 | 23.7% | 37.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.1% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Reinecke usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Reinecke usually continues c4 (40.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Reinecke usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Reinecke usually continues Nf3 (26.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Reinecke usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Reinecke usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 330 | 95.1% | 28.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 135 | 80.4% | 25.9% |
| c6 | 23 | 13.7% | 15.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 4.8% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Katharina Reinecke's chess games
All 1,240 games by Katharina Reinecke in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 262 wins, 204 draws, 774 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 114 | 24/11/79 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 74 | 18/8/48 | 24.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 58 | 13/10/35 | 22.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 12/11/18 | 29.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 27 | 3/4/20 | 11.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 0/2/21 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 18 | 2/0/16 | 11.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/0/14 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 103 | 21/12/70 | 20.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 80 | 11/14/55 | 13.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 61 | 12/6/43 | 19.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 61 | 12/16/33 | 19.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 45 | 7/13/25 | 15.6% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 36 | 6/4/26 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 32 | 5/10/17 | 15.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 2/8/17 | 7.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 3/3/14 | 15.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Maxim Novik | 2,415 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| May 2025 | Gara Baladjaev | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Nov 2023 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Nov 2025 | Stefanos Magkalakis | 2,351 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A46 |
| Mar 2026 | Timur Kocharin | 2,338 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 750 | 149 | 1,879 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 120 | 32 | 1,910 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 41 | 19.5 | 1,619 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2015 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,454 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 1,234 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,621 |
| ch-Hessen U14/U18 Girls | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 1,646 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Neeraj Harish (11 games) · Guadalupe Montano Vicente (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katharina Reinecke's chess games?
1,240 games by Katharina Reinecke, from Dec 2012 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 Katharina Reinecke has played.
What does Katharina Reinecke play on the first move as White?
Across 621 games with White in our database, Katharina Reinecke opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katharina Reinecke answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Katharina Reinecke play as White?
As White, Katharina Reinecke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (114 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (74 games, 24.3% win rate); Catalan (58 games, 22.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 621 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katharina Reinecke play as Black?
As Black, Katharina Reinecke most often plays: Caro-Kann (103 games, 20.4% win rate); Slav Defense (80 games, 13.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (61 games, 19.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 619 games.
What is Katharina Reinecke's FIDE rating?
Katharina Reinecke is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Katharina Reinecke played?
Our database contains 1,240 games by Katharina Reinecke, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 204 draws, 774 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katharina Reinecke?
1,240 games by Katharina Reinecke 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.