Prepare against Rainer Birkenmaier
DEU · World #21,335 classical · FIDE ID 4661117
Our database contains 239 games by Rainer Birkenmaier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Birkenmaier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Birkenmaier 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 | 2,046 | 2,169 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,131 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,158 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 59 | 118 | 62 | 24.7% |
| As White | 117 | 29 | 62 | 26 | 24.8% |
| As Black | 122 | 30 | 56 | 36 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Birkenmaier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Birkenmaier's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 90.6% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Birkenmaier usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Birkenmaier usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Birkenmaier usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Birkenmaier usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Birkenmaier usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Birkenmaier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 26 | 52.0% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 14 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 56.3% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Rainer Birkenmaier's chess games
All 239 games by Rainer Birkenmaier 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: 59 wins, 118 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 27 | 9/13/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 4/15/3 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 9/16/10 | 25.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,455 | Oberhausen Open | E62 |
| Aug 2008 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,382 | 24th Latschach Open | A47 |
| Jan 1998 | Igor Berezovsky | 2,375 | 15th Boeblingen Open | D05 |
| Nov 2010 | Marc Werner | 2,344 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefan Schlange | 2,290 | Regensburg Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,181 |
| 18th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,147 |
| ch-Munich VM2 | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,115 |
| 26th Feffernitz Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,176 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Birkenmaier's chess games?
239 games by Rainer Birkenmaier, 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 Birkenmaier has played.
What does Rainer Birkenmaier play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Rainer Birkenmaier opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Birkenmaier answers 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Rainer Birkenmaier play as White?
As White, Rainer Birkenmaier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Birkenmaier play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Birkenmaier most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Rainer Birkenmaier's FIDE rating?
Rainer Birkenmaier is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Rainer Birkenmaier played?
Our database contains 239 games by Rainer Birkenmaier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 118 draws, 62 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Birkenmaier?
239 games by Rainer Birkenmaier 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.