Prepare against Rainer Kopf
DEU · World #73,156 classical · FIDE ID 4699912
When preparing against Rainer Kopf, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Rainer Kopf, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Kopf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Kopf 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 | 1,811 | 2,072 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 58 | 66 | 53 | 32.8% |
| As White | 86 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 31 | 36 | 24 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Kopf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Kopf's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 65.1% | 45.5% |
| f4 | 15 | 17.4% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 5.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kopf usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kopf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kopf usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 17% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Kopf usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kopf usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kopf usually continues fxe5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 66.0% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 14 | 28.0% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 33.3% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Rainer Kopf's chess games
All 177 games by Rainer Kopf in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 58 wins, 66 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Frank Scherer | 2,079 | ch-MEH MAT2 | D00 |
| Jun 2014 | Thomas Biegel | 2,064 | 17th Rhein Main Open A | D13 |
| Apr 2017 | Johannes Wintergerst | 2,016 | ch-Pfalz MAT1 86th | D36 |
| May 2016 | Werner Muehlpfordt | 1,969 | 19th Rhein Main Open A | D03 |
| Jun 2023 | Joerg-Martin Schultze | 1,962 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,909 |
| chB-PF | 1992 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-RLPF B | 1991 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-Pfalz | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,263 |
| ch-PF | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
| ch-Pfalz MAT1 86th | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-MEH MAT2 | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 1,973 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Kopf's chess games?
177 games by Rainer Kopf, from Oct 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 Kopf has played.
What does Rainer Kopf play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Rainer Kopf opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Kopf answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Rainer Kopf play as White?
As White, Rainer Kopf's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Bird's opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Kopf play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Kopf most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Rainer Kopf's FIDE rating?
Rainer Kopf is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Rainer Kopf played?
Our database contains 177 games by Rainer Kopf, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 66 draws, 53 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Kopf?
177 games by Rainer Kopf 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.