Prepare against Reiner Klueting
DEU · World #33,043 classical · FIDE ID 4644760
When preparing against Reiner Klueting, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Budapest Defense as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Reiner Klueting, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reiner Klueting's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reiner Klueting 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 | 1,969 | 2,142 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,017 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 65 | 105 | 75 | 26.5% |
| As White | 115 | 31 | 55 | 29 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 130 | 34 | 50 | 46 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reiner Klueting's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reiner Klueting's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 75.7% | 55.7% |
| a3 | 11 | 9.6% | 27.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Klueting usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Klueting usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Klueting usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.a3 — 10% of White games, 27.3% score
- …g6 (36% of these games) — Klueting usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Klueting usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Klueting usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 25.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 82.6% | 40.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
Reiner Klueting's chess games
All 245 games by Reiner Klueting 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: 65 wins, 105 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 31 | 12/15/4 | 38.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 18 | 2/9/7 | 11.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Joerg Pachow | 2,345 | 1st Bad Zwesten Open | A00 |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Luechtemeier | 2,279 | 1st Vellmar Open | D52 |
| Mar 2018 | Hartmut Zieher | 2,230 | 24th Werther Schloss Open | C55 |
| Mar 2004 | Arnd Rosskothen | 2,190 | NRW Class1 0304 | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Christophe Philippe | 2,155 | 1st Bad Zwesten Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1996 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,337 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,678 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reiner Klueting's chess games?
245 games by Reiner Klueting, 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 Klueting has played.
What does Reiner Klueting play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Reiner Klueting opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.a3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reiner Klueting answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Reiner Klueting play as White?
As White, Reiner Klueting's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reiner Klueting play as Black?
As Black, Reiner Klueting most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Budapest Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Reiner Klueting's FIDE rating?
Reiner Klueting is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Reiner Klueting played?
Our database contains 245 games by Reiner Klueting, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 105 draws, 75 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reiner Klueting?
245 games by Reiner Klueting 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.