Prepare against Rainer Woller
DEU · World #11,273 classical · FIDE ID 4607236
When preparing against Rainer Woller, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Rainer Woller, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Woller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Woller 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 | 2,152 | 2,220 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 84 | 89 | 74 | 34.0% |
| As White | 121 | 45 | 43 | 33 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 126 | 39 | 46 | 41 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Woller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Woller's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 49 | 40.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 44 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 26 | 21.5% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Woller usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Woller usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Woller usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Woller usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Woller usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Woller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 43.5% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 17 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.9% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 72.5% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Rainer Woller's chess games
All 247 games by Rainer Woller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 84 wins, 89 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Igor Glek | 2,580 | Sportland NRW-Cup | B00 |
| Oct 1998 | Lutz Espig | 2,440 | Sportland NRW-Cup | B83 |
| Oct 1998 | Carsten Lingnau | 2,395 | Sportland NRW-Cup | E09 |
| Jan 1997 | Axel Scheffner | 2,315 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 9798 | D94 |
| Oct 1998 | Marcus Bee | 2,275 | Ruhrgebiet VK4 9899 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 19 | 10 | 2,055 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,470 |
| Dortmunder Schachtage-09 Group 2 | 1981 | 11 | 3 | 2,126 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,937 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,180 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 7 | – |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Woller's chess games?
247 games by Rainer Woller, from Apr 2003 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 Woller has played.
What does Rainer Woller play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Rainer Woller opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Woller answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rainer Woller play as White?
As White, Rainer Woller's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Woller play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Woller most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Rainer Woller's FIDE rating?
Rainer Woller is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Rainer Woller played?
Our database contains 247 games by Rainer Woller, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 89 draws, 74 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Woller?
247 games by Rainer Woller 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.