Prepare against Rainer Bezler
Austria · World #12,462 classical · FIDE ID 1606360
Our database contains 438 games by Rainer Bezler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Bezler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Bezler 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 | 2,135 | 2,292 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 438 | 160 | 143 | 135 | 36.5% |
| As White | 225 | 96 | 68 | 61 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 213 | 64 | 75 | 74 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Bezler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Bezler's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 138 | 61.3% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 80 | 35.6% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.1% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Bezler usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bezler usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bezler usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bezler usually continues Nf3 (72.6% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Bezler usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bezler usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 43.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 41 | 40.2% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 16 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 41.3% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Rainer Bezler's chess games
All 438 games by Rainer Bezler 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: 160 wins, 143 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 13/3/1 | 76.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 0/9/6 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,494 | 25th Liechtenstein Open | C25 |
| May 2012 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,486 | 30th Liechtenstein Open | B06 |
| Jul 2013 | Georg Froewis | 2,423 | ch-AUT | B90 |
| May 2015 | Sergey Galdunts | 2,418 | Bodensee Open | E08 |
| May 2013 | Eduard Meduna | 2,416 | 31st Liechtenstein Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2013 | 36 | 19 | 2,281 |
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,252 |
| Bodensee Open | 2019 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,186 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 2,189 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,181 |
| chT-AUT2W 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| ch-Vorarlberg | 1998 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Bezler's chess games?
438 games by Rainer Bezler, 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 Bezler has played.
What does Rainer Bezler play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Rainer Bezler opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Bezler answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Rainer Bezler play as White?
As White, Rainer Bezler's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 76.5% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Bezler play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Bezler most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Rainer Bezler's FIDE rating?
Rainer Bezler is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Rainer Bezler played?
Our database contains 438 games by Rainer Bezler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 143 draws, 135 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Bezler?
438 games by Rainer Bezler 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.