Prepare against Reiner Bolz
DEU · World #107,431 classical · FIDE ID 1271720
When preparing against Reiner Bolz, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 93 games by Reiner Bolz, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reiner Bolz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reiner Bolz 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 | 1,708 | 1,899 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 35 | 25 | 33 | 37.6% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reiner Bolz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reiner Bolz's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Bolz usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Bolz usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Bolz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 65.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 12.5% |
Reiner Bolz's chess games
All 93 games by Reiner Bolz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 35 wins, 25 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | A. Schmitt | 2,350 | Pfalz Open | B13 |
| Jan 1992 | Constanze Jahn | 2,210 | PF Open | B12 |
| Mar 1999 | Stefan Roth | 2,105 | ch-Mehlingen PSB HT4 | B12 |
| Jun 2000 | Franz Josef Becking | 2,095 | Westpfalz Open | A47 |
| Apr 2017 | Roland Kratz | 1,845 | ch-Pfalz HT2 86th | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF Open | 1993 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,238 |
| Pfalz Open | 1997 | 14 | 8 | 2,407 |
| Hassloch Open B | 1999 | 10 | 4 | – |
| ch-Mehlingen PSB HT4 | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,162 |
| 87th ch-Pfalz HT4 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,678 |
| 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,525 |
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-Pfalz HT2 86th | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reiner Bolz's chess games?
93 games by Reiner Bolz, from Sep 2009 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 Reiner Bolz has played.
What does Reiner Bolz play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Reiner Bolz opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reiner Bolz answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Reiner Bolz play as White?
As White, Reiner Bolz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reiner Bolz play as Black?
As Black, Reiner Bolz most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Reiner Bolz's FIDE rating?
Reiner Bolz is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Reiner Bolz played?
Our database contains 93 games by Reiner Bolz, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 25 draws, 33 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reiner Bolz?
93 games by Reiner Bolz 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.