Prepare against Rainer Kleeschaetzky
FM · DEU · World #7,282 classical · FIDE ID 4611985
When preparing against Rainer Kleeschaetzky, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 386 games by Rainer Kleeschaetzky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Kleeschaetzky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Kleeschaetzky 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 | 2,219 | 2,365 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,324 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,319 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 386 | 154 | 141 | 91 | 39.9% |
| As White | 193 | 89 | 70 | 34 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 193 | 65 | 71 | 57 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Kleeschaetzky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Kleeschaetzky's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 99.5% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues c3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 76 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 68 | 98.6% | 52.9% |
Rainer Kleeschaetzky's chess games
All 386 games by Rainer Kleeschaetzky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 154 wins, 141 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 62 | 25/30/7 | 40.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 18/7/6 | 58.1% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 28 | 12/11/5 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 50 | 14/17/19 | 28.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 13/12/7 | 40.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 4/9/10 | 17.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Ilja Schneider | 2,486 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B00 |
| Oct 2015 | Marco Baldauf | 2,404 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | B53 |
| Mar 2015 | Andreas Penzold | 2,394 | Oberliga Nord O 1415 | B12 |
| May 2021 | Tobias Kille | 2,360 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C44 |
| Jan 1994 | Georg Von Buelow | 2,355 | Oberliga Nord N 9495 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,078 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,080 |
| ch-DDR U18 | 1981 | 11 | 5 | 2,343 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,071 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9192 | 1992 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Kleeschaetzky's chess games?
386 games by Rainer Kleeschaetzky, from Apr 2003 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 Kleeschaetzky has played.
What does Rainer Kleeschaetzky play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Rainer Kleeschaetzky opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Kleeschaetzky answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games).
What openings does Rainer Kleeschaetzky play as White?
As White, Rainer Kleeschaetzky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (62 games, 40.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Ponziani Opening (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Kleeschaetzky play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Kleeschaetzky most often plays: Slav Defense (50 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (32 games, 40.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Rainer Kleeschaetzky's FIDE rating?
Rainer Kleeschaetzky is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Rainer Kleeschaetzky played?
Our database contains 386 games by Rainer Kleeschaetzky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 141 draws, 91 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Kleeschaetzky?
386 games by Rainer Kleeschaetzky 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.