Prepare against Rainer Oechslein
DEU · World #17,794 classical · FIDE ID 4607708
Our database contains 486 games by Rainer Oechslein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Oechslein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Oechslein 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 | 2,077 | 2,298 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,207 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 486 | 186 | 209 | 91 | 38.3% |
| As White | 238 | 101 | 104 | 33 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 248 | 85 | 105 | 58 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Oechslein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Oechslein's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 76.9% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 43 | 18.1% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.8% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Oechslein usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Oechslein usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Oechslein usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Oechslein usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Oechslein usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Oechslein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 62.3% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 34 | 32.1% | 45.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 60.6% | 53.5% |
| g6 | 23 | 32.4% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.6% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Rainer Oechslein's chess games
All 486 games by Rainer Oechslein 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: 186 wins, 209 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/5/10 | 53.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 36 | 14/13/9 | 38.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/13/3 | 44.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Hans-Guenther Kestler | 2,340 | BL2-Ost 9900 | B52 |
| May 1983 | Juergen Haakert | 2,305 | Bundesliga 1982-83 | A08 |
| Jan 1996 | Hermann Krauss | 2,290 | Oberliga Bayern 9596 | A42 |
| Sep 2009 | Detlef Neukirch | 2,278 | chT-GER Seniors 18th | C28 |
| Jan 1994 | David Gross | 2,270 | Oberliga Bayern 9394 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER | 1969 | 15 | 7 | – |
| 51st ch-GER (FRG-09) | 1970 | 15 | 9 | – |
| 53rd ch-GER (FRG-11) | 1972 | 15 | 7.5 | – |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 13 | 6 | 2,263 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| 44th Bayern Kongress Meisterturnier 1 | 1973 | 11 | 4 | – |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 11 | 5 | 2,276 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Oechslein's chess games?
486 games by Rainer Oechslein, 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 Oechslein has played.
What does Rainer Oechslein play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Rainer Oechslein opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Oechslein answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rainer Oechslein play as White?
As White, Rainer Oechslein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Oechslein play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Oechslein most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Rainer Oechslein's FIDE rating?
Rainer Oechslein is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Rainer Oechslein played?
Our database contains 486 games by Rainer Oechslein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 209 draws, 91 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Oechslein?
486 games by Rainer Oechslein 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.