Prepare against Reinhard Walther
DEU · World #47,894 classical · FIDE ID 24632570
When preparing against Reinhard Walther, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Elephant Gambit as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 469 games by Reinhard Walther, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Walther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Walther 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 | 1,902 | 2,072 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,083 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 469 | 184 | 140 | 145 | 39.2% |
| As White | 240 | 107 | 71 | 62 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 229 | 77 | 69 | 83 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Walther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Walther's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 233 | 97.1% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.9% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Walther usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Walther usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Walther usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 85.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Walther usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Walther usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Walther usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 56 | 69.1% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 25.9% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 42.1% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 20 | 21.1% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 17.9% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 13.7% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.3% | 60.0% |
Reinhard Walther's chess games
All 469 games by Reinhard Walther in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Sep 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: 184 wins, 140 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 46 | 18/14/14 | 39.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 55 | 20/12/23 | 36.4% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Reinhard Gley | 2,163 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A45 |
| Aug 2016 | Leonid Hilburt | 2,139 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | D37 |
| Aug 2016 | Hans-Joachim Neese | 2,131 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | A45 |
| Oct 2021 | Georg Haubt | 2,114 | 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A45 |
| Sep 2023 | Juergen Riesenbeck | 2,097 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
| 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,925 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Walther's chess games?
469 games by Reinhard Walther, from Jul 2005 to Sep 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 Walther has played.
What does Reinhard Walther play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Reinhard Walther opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Walther answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Walther play as White?
As White, Reinhard Walther's most-played openings in our database are: London System (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Walther play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Walther most often plays: Pirc Defense (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Elephant Gambit (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Reinhard Walther's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Walther is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Reinhard Walther played?
Our database contains 469 games by Reinhard Walther, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 140 draws, 145 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Walther?
469 games by Reinhard Walther 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.