Prepare against Reinis Paikens
FM · LVA · World #4,442 classical · FIDE ID 11624078
Our database contains 778 games by Reinis Paikens, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reinis Paikens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinis Paikens 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 | 2,290 | 2,302 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,403 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,324 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 778 | 334 | 94 | 350 | 42.9% |
| As White | 399 | 195 | 45 | 159 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 379 | 139 | 49 | 191 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinis Paikens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinis Paikens's side.
First moves as White (399 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 389 | 97.5% | 55.3% |
| f3 | 4 | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Paikens usually continues Nc3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Paikens usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Paikens usually continues Nc3 (45.2% score)
- 1.f3 — 1% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Paikens usually continues Kf2 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Paikens usually continues Kf2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Paikens usually continues Kf2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 65.1% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 60 | 32.3% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| f6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 66.4% | 41.6% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 31.9% | 40.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Reinis Paikens's chess games
All 778 games by Reinis Paikens in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 334 wins, 94 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 116 | 69/11/36 | 59.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 97 | 38/13/46 | 39.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 57 | 26/8/23 | 45.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/1/10 | 54.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 42 | 15/4/23 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/5/11 | 46.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/3/14 | 37.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,679 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,651 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| May 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,613 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Jul 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Jun 2026 | Kantans,T | 2,571 | Baltic Countries Rapid | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 584 | 277.5 | 2,236 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,433 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 2,280 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,057 |
| Wch U16 rapid | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-LAT | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,339 |
| Wch U16 blitz | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,627 |
| ch-LAT 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinis Paikens's chess games?
778 games by Reinis Paikens, from Nov 2018 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 Reinis Paikens has played.
What does Reinis Paikens play on the first move as White?
Across 399 games with White in our database, Reinis Paikens opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.f3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinis Paikens answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Reinis Paikens play as White?
As White, Reinis Paikens's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (116 games, 59.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (97 games, 39.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (57 games, 45.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 399 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinis Paikens play as Black?
As Black, Reinis Paikens most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 379 games.
What is Reinis Paikens's FIDE rating?
Reinis Paikens is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Reinis Paikens played?
Our database contains 778 games by Reinis Paikens, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 334 wins, 94 draws, 350 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinis Paikens?
778 games by Reinis Paikens 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.