Prepare against Rainer Kalbass
DEU · World #55,312 classical · FIDE ID 24623512
Our database contains 35 games by Rainer Kalbass, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Kalbass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Kalbass 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 | 1,873 | 1,907 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 31.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Kalbass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Kalbass's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kalbass usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Kalbass usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kalbass usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Rainer Kalbass's chess games
All 35 games by Rainer Kalbass in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Dirk Peter | 1,700 | 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | A38 |
| Feb 2006 | Walter Tschoerner | 1,601 | 10th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | A13 |
| Feb 2009 | Guenter Benkmann | 1,466 | 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | B01 |
| Feb 2006 | Lutz Ender | 1,371 | 10th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | D30 |
| Feb 2009 | Katharina Roessler | 1,357 | 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,571 |
| 10th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,660 |
| 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,888 |
| 15th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 16th Aeskulap Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Kalbass's chess games?
35 games by Rainer Kalbass, from Apr 2009 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 Kalbass has played.
What does Rainer Kalbass play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Rainer Kalbass opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Kalbass answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rainer Kalbass play as White?
As White, Rainer Kalbass's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Kalbass play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Kalbass most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Rainer Kalbass's FIDE rating?
Rainer Kalbass is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Rainer Kalbass played?
Our database contains 35 games by Rainer Kalbass, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Kalbass?
35 games by Rainer Kalbass 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.