Prepare against Rainer Maria Demetz
Italy · World #8,451 classical · FIDE ID 883476
When preparing against Rainer Maria Demetz, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Rainer Maria Demetz, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Maria Demetz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Maria Demetz 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 | 2,197 | 2,203 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,172 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 34.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 57 rated games against 52 different opponents, across 11 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 39 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 41.0% | 2,120 | 2,164 | 10 |
| Blitz | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 66.7% | – | – | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 47.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2,022 | 2,155 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2,053 | 2,319 |
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2,001 | 2,401 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,005 | 2,165 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,086 | 2,186 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2,173 | 2,173 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,121 | 2,121 |
| 2012 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,266 | 2,178 |
| 2010 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2,038 | 1,904 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Maria Demetz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Maria Demetz's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 21.1% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Demetz usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Demetz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Demetz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Demetz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Demetz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Demetz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Rainer Maria Demetz's chess games
All 35 games by Rainer Maria Demetz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,519 | 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | A90 |
| Jan 1993 | Fabio Bellini | 2,340 | chT-ITA | C10 |
| Jan 1993 | Luca Contini | 2,320 | chT-ITA | B82 |
| Sep 1989 | Milorad Vujovic | 2,295 | 31st Imperia Open | C95 |
| Sep 1987 | Gualtiero Biondi | 2,012 | 29th Imperia Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| 29th Imperia Open | 1987 | 8 | 5 | 2,231 |
| 31st Imperia Open | 1989 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| chT-ITA | 1993 | 5 | 2 | 2,233 |
| chT-ITA A2 Est | 1994 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
| 6th Berliner Sommer | 1988 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Maria Demetz's chess games?
35 games by Rainer Maria Demetz, from Jul 2012 to Nov 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 Maria Demetz has played.
What does Rainer Maria Demetz play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Rainer Maria Demetz opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Maria Demetz answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rainer Maria Demetz play as White?
As White, Rainer Maria Demetz's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Maria Demetz play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Maria Demetz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rainer Maria Demetz's FIDE rating?
Rainer Maria Demetz is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Rainer Maria Demetz played?
Our database contains 35 games by Rainer Maria Demetz, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Maria Demetz?
35 games by Rainer Maria Demetz 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.