Prepare against Rainer Haftmann
DEU · World #90,017 classical · FIDE ID 24668010
When preparing against Rainer Haftmann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 352 games by Rainer Haftmann, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Haftmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Haftmann 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 | 1,759 | 1,951 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 138 | 85 | 129 | 39.2% |
| As White | 177 | 84 | 40 | 53 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 175 | 54 | 45 | 76 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Haftmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Haftmann's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Haftmann usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Haftmann usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Haftmann usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 81 | 100.0% | 45.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 96.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Rainer Haftmann's chess games
All 352 games by Rainer Haftmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 138 wins, 85 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/10/11 | 27.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Thomas Koch | 2,429 | ch-Frankfurt | B08 |
| Apr 2006 | Siegfried Boehm | 2,149 | ch-Hessen Seniors | B33 |
| Jun 2010 | Reimund Ochmann | 2,097 | 13th Rhein Main Open | C68 |
| Apr 2007 | Karlheinz Eg | 2,065 | ch-Hessen qual-C | C97 |
| Jun 2010 | Alexander Diehm | 2,056 | 13th Rhein Main Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 27 | 13 | 1,848 |
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 1,619 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,803 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,752 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,924 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,752 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
| ch-Hessen Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Haftmann's chess games?
352 games by Rainer Haftmann, from Jul 2007 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 Haftmann has played.
What does Rainer Haftmann play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Rainer Haftmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Haftmann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rainer Haftmann play as White?
As White, Rainer Haftmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Haftmann play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Haftmann most often plays: Italian Game (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Rainer Haftmann's FIDE rating?
Rainer Haftmann is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Rainer Haftmann played?
Our database contains 352 games by Rainer Haftmann, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 85 draws, 129 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Haftmann?
352 games by Rainer Haftmann 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.