Prepare against Rainer Berkemer
DEU · World #71,978 classical · FIDE ID 4673581
When preparing against Rainer Berkemer, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Rainer Berkemer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Berkemer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Berkemer 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 | 1,815 | 2,104 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 20.5% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Berkemer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Berkemer's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 91.3% | 31.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Berkemer usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Berkemer usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Berkemer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Berkemer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Rainer Berkemer's chess games
All 44 games by Rainer Berkemer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Jakob Aabling-Thomsen | 2,344 | 31st Politiken Cup | E60 |
| Jul 2008 | Jorn Pallesen | 1,696 | 30th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2009 | Lars Skovle | 1,677 | 31st Politiken Cup | A84 |
| Jul 2016 | Tomaz Suta | 1,618 | 10th Portoroz Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,932 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
| Vienna Husek Open A | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,777 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| 3rd Benidorm Open U2300 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,833 |
| 11th Staufer Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 2,045 |
| 25th Staufer Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Berkemer's chess games?
44 games by Rainer Berkemer, from Apr 2003 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 Berkemer has played.
What does Rainer Berkemer play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Rainer Berkemer opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.a3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Berkemer answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rainer Berkemer play as White?
As White, Rainer Berkemer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Berkemer play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Berkemer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Rainer Berkemer's FIDE rating?
Rainer Berkemer is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Rainer Berkemer played?
Our database contains 44 games by Rainer Berkemer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Berkemer?
44 games by Rainer Berkemer 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.