Prepare against Rainer Puhlmann
DEU · World #20,762 classical · FIDE ID 4657551
Our database contains 91 games by Rainer Puhlmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Puhlmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Puhlmann 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 | 2,051 | 2,171 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 19 | 48 | 24 | 20.9% |
| As White | 44 | 12 | 25 | 7 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 7 | 23 | 17 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Puhlmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Puhlmann's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 97.7% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 55.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Puhlmann usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Puhlmann usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Puhlmann usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Puhlmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rainer Puhlmann's chess games
All 91 games by Rainer Puhlmann 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: 19 wins, 48 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Rainer Kleeschaetzky | 2,335 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | A11 |
| Jan 1997 | Frank Jaehnisch | 2,225 | Oberliga Nord O 9798 | A24 |
| Nov 2003 | Thomas Jahn | 2,208 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | C10 |
| Jan 2004 | Claudio Gerschau | 2,179 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | C01 |
| Oct 2003 | Peter Krug | 2,167 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,152 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,987 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,278 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,995 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Puhlmann's chess games?
91 games by Rainer Puhlmann, 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 Puhlmann has played.
What does Rainer Puhlmann play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Rainer Puhlmann opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Puhlmann answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rainer Puhlmann play as White?
As White, Rainer Puhlmann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Puhlmann play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Puhlmann most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Rainer Puhlmann's FIDE rating?
Rainer Puhlmann is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Rainer Puhlmann played?
Our database contains 91 games by Rainer Puhlmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 48 draws, 24 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Puhlmann?
91 games by Rainer Puhlmann 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.