Prepare against Reinhard Ley
DEU · World #102,683 classical · FIDE ID 24613649
When preparing against Reinhard Ley, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 19.4% over 36 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Reinhard Ley, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Ley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Ley 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 | 1,722 | 1,891 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 69 | 67 | 104 | 28.8% |
| As White | 122 | 36 | 33 | 53 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 118 | 33 | 34 | 51 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Ley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Ley's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 98.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ley usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Ley usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ley usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ley usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Ley usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 89.9% | 40.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.8% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 73.5% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 27.8% |
Reinhard Ley's chess games
All 240 games by Reinhard Ley in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 69 wins, 67 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 36 | 7/10/19 | 19.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 55 | 15/16/24 | 27.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Tilman Giese | 2,047 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | D94 |
| Apr 2012 | Frank Thoennes | 1,967 | ch-SVR MAT-II 35th | A00 |
| Nov 2004 | Thomas1 Lenz | 1,905 | ch-Koblenz | B02 |
| Apr 1998 | Rainer Gruschinski | 1,855 | SVR Open | C42 |
| Apr 2014 | Torsten Stau | 1,726 | ch-SVR MAT-II 37th | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2004 | 51 | 24 | 1,712 |
| SVR Open | 2004 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,888 |
| RL Open | 1995 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,692 |
| Hassloch Open B | 1999 | 16 | 7 | – |
| Rheinland Open | 2003 | 14 | 7 | 1,670 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 35th | 2012 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,621 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 37th | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,691 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 33rd | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Ley's chess games?
240 games by Reinhard Ley, from Jan 2006 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 Ley has played.
What does Reinhard Ley play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Reinhard Ley opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Ley answers 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Ley play as White?
As White, Reinhard Ley's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 19.4% win rate); Colle System (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Ley play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Ley most often plays: Alekhine Defense (55 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Reinhard Ley's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Ley is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Reinhard Ley played?
Our database contains 240 games by Reinhard Ley, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 67 draws, 104 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Ley?
240 games by Reinhard Ley 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.