Prepare against Rainer Erler
DEU · World #16,970 classical · FIDE ID 4636414
When preparing against Rainer Erler, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 219 games by Rainer Erler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Erler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Erler 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 | 2,085 | 2,161 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,075 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 66 | 69 | 84 | 30.1% |
| As White | 113 | 37 | 32 | 44 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 106 | 29 | 37 | 40 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Erler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Erler's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 90.3% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 9.7% | 72.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Erler usually continues Nc3 (52.2% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Erler usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Erler usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Erler usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Erler usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Erler usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 87.8% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
Rainer Erler's chess games
All 219 games by Rainer Erler 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: 66 wins, 69 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Claus Neidhardt | 2,370 | BL2-Ost 9495 | C81 |
| Jan 1999 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,315 | Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | B07 |
| Apr 2022 | Michael Genkin | 2,271 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | B00 |
| Nov 2012 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,259 | Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | B07 |
| Jan 2001 | Thomas Hoepfl | 2,256 | Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,018 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,092 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,156 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,286 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Erler's chess games?
219 games by Rainer Erler, 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 Erler has played.
What does Rainer Erler play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Rainer Erler opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Erler answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rainer Erler play as White?
As White, Rainer Erler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Erler play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Erler most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Rainer Erler's FIDE rating?
Rainer Erler is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Rainer Erler played?
Our database contains 219 games by Rainer Erler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 69 draws, 84 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Erler?
219 games by Rainer Erler 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.