Prepare against Rainer Stark
DEU · World #24,557 classical · FIDE ID 4674979
When preparing against Rainer Stark, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Rainer Stark, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Stark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Stark 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 | 2,022 | 2,234 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 16.2% |
| As White | 22 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Stark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Stark's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 86.4% | 18.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 18.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Stark usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Stark usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Stark usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Rainer Stark's chess games
All 37 games by Rainer Stark in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A98 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Andreas Basilius Gikas | 2,208 | 15th chT-GER Betriebe | B12 |
| May 2010 | Dominik Klaus | 1,764 | Reutlingen Open 15th | A03 |
| Oct 2016 | Enrique Jacopucci | 1,674 | Oranjestad Aruba Challenge Open | D25 |
| Oct 2015 | Werner Frahm | 1,570 | 15th chT-GER Betriebe | A06 |
| Oct 2016 | Daniel Diaz | 1,509 | Oranjestad Aruba Challenge Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th chT-GER Betriebe | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Oranjestad Aruba Challenge Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| 14th Staufer Open | 2002 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,147 |
| Reutlingen Open 15th | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,906 |
| 06th Staufer Open | 1994 | 3 | 0 | 2,032 |
| Reutlingen Open 14th | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,756 |
| 13th Staufer Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,832 |
| 17th Staufer Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Stark's chess games?
37 games by Rainer Stark, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Stark has played.
What does Rainer Stark play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Rainer Stark opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Stark answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Rainer Stark play as White?
As White, Rainer Stark's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Stark play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Stark most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Rainer Stark's FIDE rating?
Rainer Stark is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Rainer Stark played?
Our database contains 37 games by Rainer Stark, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Stark?
37 games by Rainer Stark 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.