Prepare against Reiner Gniffke
DEU · World #89,693 classical · FIDE ID 24661325
When preparing against Reiner Gniffke, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Reiner Gniffke, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reiner Gniffke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reiner Gniffke 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 | 1,760 | 1,760 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 31.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reiner Gniffke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reiner Gniffke's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Gniffke usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Gniffke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gniffke usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Reiner Gniffke's chess games
All 35 games by Reiner Gniffke in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E65 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Horst Nordhorn | 1,650 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A10 |
| Jan 2018 | Ilie Vaduva | 1,513 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A25 |
| Jan 2019 | Marvin Kieselbach | 1,501 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D05 |
| Jan 2018 | Hans-Juergen Ebeling | 1,501 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | C17 |
| Jan 2019 | Oleg Jungmann | 1,415 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,550 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,529 |
| ch-Niedersachsen South District | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H 29th | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,544 |
| 2nd Berliner Sommer | 1984 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 25th Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,497 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reiner Gniffke's chess games?
35 games by Reiner Gniffke, from Feb 2018 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 Gniffke has played.
What does Reiner Gniffke play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Reiner Gniffke opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reiner Gniffke answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Reiner Gniffke play as White?
As White, Reiner Gniffke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reiner Gniffke play as Black?
As Black, Reiner Gniffke most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Reiner Gniffke's FIDE rating?
Reiner Gniffke is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Reiner Gniffke played?
Our database contains 35 games by Reiner Gniffke, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reiner Gniffke?
35 games by Reiner Gniffke 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.