Prepare against Reiner Huch
FM · DEU · World #8,379 classical · FIDE ID 4667174
Our database contains 341 games by Reiner Huch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reiner Huch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reiner Huch 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 | 2,198 | 2,339 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,185 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,221 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 149 | 129 | 63 | 43.7% |
| As White | 167 | 75 | 65 | 27 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 174 | 74 | 64 | 36 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reiner Huch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reiner Huch's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 72.5% | 66.5% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 23.4% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Huch usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Huch usually continues c4 (78.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Huch usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 59.0% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Huch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Huch usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Huch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 86 | 95.6% | 62.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 84.6% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Reiner Huch's chess games
All 341 games by Reiner Huch 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: 149 wins, 129 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/9/3 | 53.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E61 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 9/20/4 | 27.3% |
| D22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Michael Kopylov | 2,430 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | A45 |
| Apr 2005 | Richard Polaczek | 2,426 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | D20 |
| Dec 2005 | Ivan Hausner | 2,415 | Regionalliga SO 0506 | A21 |
| Apr 2005 | Thomas Reich | 2,406 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | D25 |
| Apr 2005 | Kai Wornath | 2,388 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,254 |
| chT2M-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,395 |
| 70th Bayern-chA | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,116 |
| Regionalliga SO 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| Regionalliga SO 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,311 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reiner Huch's chess games?
341 games by Reiner Huch, 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 Reiner Huch has played.
What does Reiner Huch play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Reiner Huch opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reiner Huch answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Reiner Huch play as White?
As White, Reiner Huch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reiner Huch play as Black?
As Black, Reiner Huch most often plays: French: Classical Variation (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Reiner Huch's FIDE rating?
Reiner Huch is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Reiner Huch played?
Our database contains 341 games by Reiner Huch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 129 draws, 63 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reiner Huch?
341 games by Reiner Huch 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.