Prepare against Rainer Kaeding
CM · DEU · World #19,460 classical · FIDE ID 4614410
When preparing against Rainer Kaeding, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 262 games by Rainer Kaeding, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Kaeding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Kaeding 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 | 2,062 | 2,234 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 71 | 96 | 95 | 27.1% |
| As White | 132 | 43 | 51 | 38 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 130 | 28 | 45 | 57 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Kaeding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Kaeding's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 54.5% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 27 | 20.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 12.1% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.6% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 5.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kaeding usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kaeding usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kaeding usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kaeding usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kaeding usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kaeding usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 88.5% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 50.0% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 38.2% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Rainer Kaeding's chess games
All 262 games by Rainer Kaeding in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 71 wins, 96 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 0/7/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Evgeny Postny | 2,631 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B08 |
| Jan 1997 | Andrew P Law | 2,370 | Sitges Open | A11 |
| Jan 1997 | Lars Hansen | 2,330 | Sitges Open | B30 |
| Dec 2002 | Alfred Kertesz | 2,329 | BL2-West 0203 | A08 |
| Jan 1990 | Reinhard Baumhus | 2,325 | BL2-West 8990 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitges Open | 1998 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,322 |
| 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,290 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,033 |
| NRW Class2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,202 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,602 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1992 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| BL2-West 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 1 | 2,075 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Kaeding's chess games?
262 games by Rainer Kaeding, from Apr 2003 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 Kaeding has played.
What does Rainer Kaeding play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Rainer Kaeding opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Kaeding answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rainer Kaeding play as White?
As White, Rainer Kaeding's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Kaeding play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Kaeding most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Rainer Kaeding's FIDE rating?
Rainer Kaeding is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Rainer Kaeding played?
Our database contains 262 games by Rainer Kaeding, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 96 draws, 95 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Kaeding?
262 games by Rainer Kaeding 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.