Prepare against Rainer Siegel
DEU · World #147,788 classical · FIDE ID 24630624
When preparing against Rainer Siegel, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Englund Gambit as Black, 0.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 92 games by Rainer Siegel, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Siegel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Siegel 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 | 1,600 | 1,839 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 19 | 12 | 61 | 20.7% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 5 | 26 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 4 | 7 | 35 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Siegel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Siegel's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 56.5% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
| d3 | 6 | 13.0% | 41.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 44.2% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Siegel usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Siegel usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Siegel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Siegel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Siegel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Siegel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 47.8% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 71.4% | 13.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Rainer Siegel's chess games
All 92 games by Rainer Siegel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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, 12 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 15 | 0/4/11 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Jerome Leray | 2,256 | Marseille Hiver Open | B50 |
| Aug 2000 | Michael Bolduan | 2,038 | 19th Wiesbaden Open | C12 |
| Apr 2005 | Jean-Pierre Rodriguez | 1,964 | Lyon Open | B10 |
| Jul 2015 | David Porta Chicote | 1,753 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A08 |
| Jul 2015 | Jordi Cassi Gimeno | 1,747 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER int U20 | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,664 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1997 | 9 | 0.5 | – |
| 1st Dotzheim Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,022 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| 19th Wiesbaden Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| 9th Leipzig VfB Open | 2002 | 8 | 2 | 1,285 |
| 5th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Siegel's chess games?
92 games by Rainer Siegel, from Jul 2005 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 Siegel has played.
What does Rainer Siegel play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Rainer Siegel opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.d3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Siegel answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Rainer Siegel play as White?
As White, Rainer Siegel's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Siegel play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Siegel most often plays: Englund Gambit (15 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Rainer Siegel's FIDE rating?
Rainer Siegel is currently rated 1,600 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Rainer Siegel played?
Our database contains 92 games by Rainer Siegel, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 61 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Siegel?
92 games by Rainer Siegel 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.