Prepare against Rainer Bartsch
DEU · World #61,455 classical · FIDE ID 24611840
When preparing against Rainer Bartsch, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Rainer Bartsch, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Bartsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Bartsch 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 | 1,851 | 1,973 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 64 | 79 | 37 | 35.2% |
| As White | 100 | 46 | 34 | 20 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 82 | 18 | 45 | 17 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Bartsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Bartsch's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 82.0% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 59.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 74.4% | 44.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 47.6% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 47.6% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Rainer Bartsch's chess games
All 182 games by Rainer Bartsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 64 wins, 79 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 5/7/7 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Sviatoslav Sunko | 2,045 | 41st Muensterland Open | A06 |
| Oct 2015 | Stephan Engelkamp | 1,886 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | A47 |
| Dec 2010 | Daniel Santos Brito | 1,862 | Steinfurt Cup fin-B | B06 |
| May 2011 | Matthias Schulze Oechtering | 1,826 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1011 | A40 |
| Apr 2013 | Georg Woeste | 1,797 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1213 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,833 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,728 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,807 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,754 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,603 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,592 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,884 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Bartsch's chess games?
182 games by Rainer Bartsch, from Jan 2005 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 Rainer Bartsch has played.
What does Rainer Bartsch play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Rainer Bartsch opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Bartsch answers 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Rainer Bartsch play as White?
As White, Rainer Bartsch's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Bartsch play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Bartsch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Rainer Bartsch's FIDE rating?
Rainer Bartsch is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Rainer Bartsch played?
Our database contains 182 games by Rainer Bartsch, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 79 draws, 37 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Bartsch?
182 games by Rainer Bartsch 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.