Prepare against Rainer Geisser
CHE · World #124,198 classical · FIDE ID 1317245
When preparing against Rainer Geisser, expect 1.c4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Rainer Geisser, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Geisser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Geisser 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 | 1,662 | 1,782 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,775 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 16.2% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Geisser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Geisser's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 82% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Geisser usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Geisser usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Geisser usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Geisser usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Rainer Geisser's chess games
All 37 games by Rainer Geisser in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 6 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Marco Grudina | 1,897 | St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 15th WchT ICSC Silent | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,903 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,219 |
| 16th Kiev ch-ECCCD | 2003 | 7 | 1 | – |
| chT-EU Silent | 1997 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Geisser's chess games?
37 games by Rainer Geisser, from Jun 2018 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 Geisser has played.
What does Rainer Geisser play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Rainer Geisser opens with 1.c4 (82% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Geisser answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Rainer Geisser play as White?
As White, Rainer Geisser's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Geisser play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Geisser most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Rainer Geisser's FIDE rating?
Rainer Geisser is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Rainer Geisser played?
Our database contains 37 games by Rainer Geisser, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Geisser?
37 games by Rainer Geisser 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.