Prepare against Reiner Odendahl
FM · DEU · World #5,971 classical · FIDE ID 4613570
Our database contains 438 games by Reiner Odendahl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reiner Odendahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reiner Odendahl 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 | 2,248 | 2,442 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,367 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,396 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 438 | 146 | 203 | 89 | 33.3% |
| As White | 217 | 83 | 95 | 39 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 221 | 63 | 108 | 50 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reiner Odendahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reiner Odendahl's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 131 | 60.4% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 50 | 23.0% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 13 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 6.0% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 4.6% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Odendahl usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Odendahl usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Odendahl usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Odendahl usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Odendahl usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Odendahl usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 80.7% | 55.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 7.6% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 73.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Reiner Odendahl's chess games
All 438 games by Reiner Odendahl 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: 146 wins, 203 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 16/13/7 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 12/7/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,618 | Dieren Open | E08 |
| Nov 2000 | Daniel Fridman | 2,579 | Oberliga NRW 0001 I | E62 |
| Jul 2002 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,497 | Lost Boys Open | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Liam Vrolijk | 2,478 | Dieren Open | E90 |
| Aug 2004 | Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen | 2,471 | Dieren Open | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 116 | 69.5 | 2,392 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 I | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,255 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,450 |
| NRW Class2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,510 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,348 |
| Oberliga NRW 8687 II | 1987 | 9 | 6 | 2,408 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 II | 1996 | 9 | 2 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reiner Odendahl's chess games?
438 games by Reiner Odendahl, 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 Odendahl has played.
What does Reiner Odendahl play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Reiner Odendahl opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reiner Odendahl answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Reiner Odendahl play as White?
As White, Reiner Odendahl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reiner Odendahl play as Black?
As Black, Reiner Odendahl most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Reiner Odendahl's FIDE rating?
Reiner Odendahl is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Reiner Odendahl played?
Our database contains 438 games by Reiner Odendahl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 203 draws, 89 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reiner Odendahl?
438 games by Reiner Odendahl 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.