Prepare against Rainer Hansel
DEU · World #29,816 classical · FIDE ID 12969257
Our database contains 67 games by Rainer Hansel, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Hansel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Hansel 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 | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 31.3% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Hansel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Hansel's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 17 | 50.0% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 38.2% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 50% of White games, 61.8% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Hansel usually continues e4 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Hansel usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Hansel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Hansel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hansel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hansel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Rainer Hansel's chess games
All 67 games by Rainer Hansel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 26 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Michael Gerst | 1,903 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0001 | A00 |
| Jul 2023 | Matteo Materia | 1,780 | Biel Open B 56th | C47 |
| Aug 2015 | Guido Thierkopf | 1,764 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | A00 |
| Jul 2023 | Andrin Mueller | 1,738 | Biel Open B 56th | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 2 | 1,760 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 6 | 2,152 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,000 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 6 | – |
| 24th Porz Open | 1990 | 5 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Hansel's chess games?
67 games by Rainer Hansel, from Apr 2017 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 Hansel has played.
What does Rainer Hansel play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Rainer Hansel opens with 1.Nc3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Hansel answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Rainer Hansel play as White?
As White, Rainer Hansel's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Hansel play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Hansel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Rainer Hansel's FIDE rating?
Rainer Hansel is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rainer Hansel played?
Our database contains 67 games by Rainer Hansel, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 26 draws, 20 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Hansel?
67 games by Rainer Hansel 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.