Prepare against Reinhold Naepflin
CHE · World #72,502 classical · FIDE ID 1309013
When preparing against Reinhold Naepflin, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 53 games by Reinhold Naepflin, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhold Naepflin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhold Naepflin 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 | 1,813 | 2,031 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 12 | 10 | 31 | 22.6% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhold Naepflin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhold Naepflin's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 68.0% | 26.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 26.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Naepflin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Naepflin usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Naepflin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Naepflin usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Naepflin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Naepflin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 26.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Reinhold Naepflin's chess games
All 53 games by Reinhold Naepflin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Marcel Luethi | 1,722 | 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | E82 |
| Feb 2005 | Herbert Meier | 1,668 | 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | B88 |
| Jan 2010 | Istvan Csajka | 1,630 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | B86 |
| Jan 2008 | Franco Keller | 1,495 | 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenk Open | 1990 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| Plainpalais Open | 1994 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,672 |
| 7th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,858 |
| 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,657 |
| 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,760 |
| Winterthur Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,972 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhold Naepflin's chess games?
53 games by Reinhold Naepflin, from Jan 2005 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 Reinhold Naepflin has played.
What does Reinhold Naepflin play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Reinhold Naepflin opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhold Naepflin answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Reinhold Naepflin play as White?
As White, Reinhold Naepflin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhold Naepflin play as Black?
As Black, Reinhold Naepflin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Reinhold Naepflin's FIDE rating?
Reinhold Naepflin is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Reinhold Naepflin played?
Our database contains 53 games by Reinhold Naepflin, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhold Naepflin?
53 games by Reinhold Naepflin 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.