Prepare against Reinhard Funke
DEU · World #16,078 classical · FIDE ID 4650700
When preparing against Reinhard Funke, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 251 games by Reinhard Funke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Funke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Funke 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 | 2,094 | 2,236 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,056 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 78 | 90 | 83 | 31.1% |
| As White | 133 | 46 | 52 | 35 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 118 | 32 | 38 | 48 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Funke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Funke's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 91.0% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.0% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Funke usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Funke usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Funke usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Funke usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Funke usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Funke usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 78.3% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 19.6% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Reinhard Funke's chess games
All 251 games by Reinhard Funke 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: 78 wins, 90 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/12/4 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A19 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Christian Richter | 2,396 | ch-Muensterland | D37 |
| Oct 2002 | Stephan Ottens | 2,271 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0203 | E68 |
| Feb 2014 | Julian Scheider | 2,262 | NRW Class1 1314 | A48 |
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Hoenig | 2,240 | Oberliga NRW 9798 II | D02 |
| Apr 2009 | Hans Georg Emunds | 2,239 | ch-Muensterland | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Muensterland | 2011 | 31 | 18 | 2,181 |
| ch-NRW | 2008 | 16 | 5 | 1,917 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2003 | 13 | 7 | 2,175 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,930 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Oberliga NRW 9394 II | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 II | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Funke's chess games?
251 games by Reinhard Funke, 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 Reinhard Funke has played.
What does Reinhard Funke play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Reinhard Funke opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Funke answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Funke play as White?
As White, Reinhard Funke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Funke play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Funke most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Reinhard Funke's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Funke is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Reinhard Funke played?
Our database contains 251 games by Reinhard Funke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 90 draws, 83 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Funke?
251 games by Reinhard Funke 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.