Prepare against Reinhard Koerner
DEU · World #306,041 classical · FIDE ID 12922129
When preparing against Reinhard Koerner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Reinhard Koerner, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Koerner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Koerner 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 | 1,657 | 1,680 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 1 | 30 | 24.4% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Koerner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Koerner's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 19.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 19.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Koerner usually continues c4 (13.6% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Koerner usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Koerner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Reinhard Koerner's chess games
All 41 games by Reinhard Koerner in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 10 wins, 1 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Dirk Moeller | 1,569 | 1st Berlin Lieb Memorial | B00 |
| Nov 2015 | Kurt Meinicke | 1,523 | 18th Berlin Eckbauer Open | E14 |
| May 2019 | Dennis Leitz | 1,290 | 5th Berlin Lieb Memorial | D35 |
| Nov 2013 | Stefan Lippianowski | 1,235 | 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | D07 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander Baer | 1,223 | 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,435 |
| 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,380 |
| 2nd Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,485 |
| 15th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,422 |
| 1st Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,518 |
| 5th Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,415 |
| Zehlendorf Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,824 |
| 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Koerner's chess games?
41 games by Reinhard Koerner, from Nov 2010 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 Koerner has played.
What does Reinhard Koerner play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Reinhard Koerner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Koerner answers 1...b6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (100% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Koerner play as White?
As White, Reinhard Koerner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Koerner play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Koerner most often plays: Owen Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Reinhard Koerner's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Koerner is currently rated 1,657 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,680 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Reinhard Koerner played?
Our database contains 41 games by Reinhard Koerner, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 1 draws, 30 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Koerner?
41 games by Reinhard Koerner 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.