Prepare against Rainer Goldt
DEU · World #49,224 classical · FIDE ID 12923400
When preparing against Rainer Goldt, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 93 games by Rainer Goldt, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Goldt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Goldt 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 | 1,896 | 1,995 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 35.5% |
| As White | 48 | 23 | 18 | 7 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Goldt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Goldt's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 89.6% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Goldt usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Goldt usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Goldt usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Goldt usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Goldt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Goldt usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 22.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
Rainer Goldt's chess games
All 93 games by Rainer Goldt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Aug 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: 33 wins, 31 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Markus Kauch | 2,230 | ch-Frankfurt | B25 |
| May 2009 | Wolfgang jr. Rausch | 2,197 | ch-Frankfurt | B05 |
| Aug 2010 | Frank Hartig | 2,045 | 36th Moehnesee Cup | D00 |
| Aug 2010 | Heinz Sabranski | 2,000 | 36th Moehnesee Cup | C11 |
| Jun 2011 | Eduard Kraus | 1,893 | ch-Frankfurt | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 27 | 15 | 1,906 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 21 | 11 | 1,840 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,801 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,891 |
| 37th Moehnesee Cup A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,889 |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Goldt's chess games?
93 games by Rainer Goldt, from Jan 2011 to Aug 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 Goldt has played.
What does Rainer Goldt play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Rainer Goldt opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Goldt answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Rainer Goldt play as White?
As White, Rainer Goldt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Goldt play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Goldt most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Albin Countergambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Rainer Goldt's FIDE rating?
Rainer Goldt is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Rainer Goldt played?
Our database contains 93 games by Rainer Goldt, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 31 draws, 29 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Goldt?
93 games by Rainer Goldt 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.