Prepare against Norbert Reichel
DEU · World #27,265 classical · FIDE ID 4665775
When preparing against Norbert Reichel, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Norbert Reichel, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Reichel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert 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 | 2,004 | 2,186 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 36 | 94 | 64 | 18.6% |
| As White | 112 | 22 | 57 | 33 | 19.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 14 | 37 | 31 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Reichel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Reichel's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 79 | 70.5% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 27 | 24.1% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nc3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Reichel usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Reichel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Norbert Reichel's chess games
All 194 games by Norbert Reichel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 36 wins, 94 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 6/16/7 | 20.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Robert Schlamp | 2,321 | Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | B21 |
| Oct 2010 | Wolfgang Traudes | 2,217 | Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | A27 |
| Apr 2013 | Richard Broemel | 2,185 | Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | A48 |
| Apr 2011 | Guido Schracke | 2,185 | Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | E72 |
| Feb 2007 | Klaus Lange | 2,177 | Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 2,028 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 2,016 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,225 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Reichel's chess games?
194 games by Norbert Reichel, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Norbert Reichel has played.
What does Norbert Reichel play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Norbert Reichel opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Reichel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Norbert Reichel play as White?
As White, Norbert Reichel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 20.7% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Reichel play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Reichel most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Norbert Reichel's FIDE rating?
Norbert Reichel is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Norbert Reichel played?
Our database contains 194 games by Norbert Reichel, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 94 draws, 64 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Reichel?
194 games by Norbert 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.