Prepare against Marco Riehle
FM · DEU · World #2,554 classical · FIDE ID 12904392
When preparing against Marco Riehle, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 36.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 1,920 games by Marco Riehle, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Riehle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Riehle 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 | 2,357 | 2,388 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,463 | 2,505 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,920 | 1,004 | 245 | 671 | 52.3% |
| As White | 975 | 531 | 129 | 315 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 945 | 473 | 116 | 356 | 50.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Riehle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Riehle's side.
First moves as White (975 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 964 | 98.9% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 0.9% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Riehle usually continues a3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Riehle usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Riehle usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Riehle usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Riehle usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Riehle usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (425 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 422 | 99.3% | 60.2% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 309 | 96.0% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.1% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
Marco Riehle's chess games
All 1,920 games by Marco Riehle in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 1,004 wins, 245 draws, 671 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 373 | 203/40/130 | 54.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 119 | 70/16/33 | 58.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 116 | 59/21/36 | 50.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 87 | 54/7/26 | 62.1% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 30 | 18/5/7 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 29 | 17/7/5 | 58.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 203 | 110/26/67 | 54.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 116 | 60/16/40 | 51.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 57 | 22/5/30 | 38.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 50 | 27/5/18 | 54.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 50 | 18/13/19 | 36.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 18/8/17 | 41.9% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 40 | 19/5/16 | 47.5% |
| D02 | London System | 38 | 17/1/20 | 44.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 35 | 20/5/10 | 57.1% |
| A34 | English Opening | 31 | 18/2/11 | 58.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,781 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Jan 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,758 | Titled Tue | B55 |
| May 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | A08 |
| Jul 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,719 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,389 | 829.5 | 2,443 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 35 | 20 | 2,436 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,422 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2015 | 28 | 14.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,265 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2013 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,820 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 1,701 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (13 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Riehle's chess games?
1,920 games by Marco Riehle, from Jul 2011 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 Marco Riehle has played.
What does Marco Riehle play on the first move as White?
Across 975 games with White in our database, Marco Riehle opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Riehle answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...Nc6 (0% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marco Riehle play as White?
As White, Marco Riehle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (373 games, 54.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (119 games, 58.8% win rate); Italian Game (116 games, 50.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 975 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Riehle play as Black?
As Black, Marco Riehle most often plays: Petrov's Defense (203 games, 54.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (116 games, 51.7% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 38.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 945 games.
What is Marco Riehle's FIDE rating?
Marco Riehle is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess and 2,463 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Marco Riehle played?
Our database contains 1,920 games by Marco Riehle, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,004 wins, 245 draws, 671 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Riehle?
1,920 games by Marco Riehle 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.