Prepare against Ralf Riemer
DEU · World #29,634 classical · FIDE ID 4649389
When preparing against Ralf Riemer, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Ralf Riemer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Riemer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Riemer 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 | 1,988 | 2,171 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,171 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,089 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 33 | 21 | 30 | 39.3% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Riemer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Riemer's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 32 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Riemer usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Riemer usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Riemer usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Riemer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Ralf Riemer's chess games
All 84 games by Ralf Riemer 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: 33 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Lochte | 2,230 | chT-Bayern A 65th | A12 |
| Apr 2023 | Roland Gruber | 2,130 | Oberliga Bayern 2223 | A04 |
| Nov 2022 | Juergen Wambach | 1,990 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | A96 |
| Mar 2023 | Hannes Hetzner | 1,981 | Oberliga Bayern 2223 | C42 |
| Mar 2022 | Emil Fischer | 1,980 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-Mittelfranken | 1992 | 9 | 4 | – |
| chT-Bayern A 65th | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1995 | 8 | 2 | 2,045 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,820 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,073 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| Regionalliga SW 9495 | 1995 | 5 | 1 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Riemer's chess games?
84 games by Ralf Riemer, 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 Ralf Riemer has played.
What does Ralf Riemer play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ralf Riemer opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Riemer answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ralf Riemer play as White?
As White, Ralf Riemer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Riemer play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Riemer most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Ralf Riemer's FIDE rating?
Ralf Riemer is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (May 2018).
How many games has Ralf Riemer played?
Our database contains 84 games by Ralf Riemer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Riemer?
84 games by Ralf Riemer 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.