Prepare against Reinhold Winter
DEU · World #96,579 classical · FIDE ID 24681431
When preparing against Reinhold Winter, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 44.1% over 34 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Reinhold Winter, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhold Winter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhold Winter 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 | 1,740 | 1,836 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,788 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 62 | 84 | 84 | 27.0% |
| As White | 119 | 44 | 45 | 30 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 111 | 18 | 39 | 54 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhold Winter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhold Winter's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 101 | 84.9% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.9% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.0% | 91.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Winter usually continues d4 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nc3 (57.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Winter usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 40.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 21 | 35.6% | 26.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.6% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 80.0% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 7.1% |
Reinhold Winter's chess games
All 230 games by Reinhold Winter in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 62 wins, 84 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 15/11/8 | 44.1% |
| E61 | English Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Harald Roesner | 1,986 | ch-Neuenkirchen SFN CC | E12 |
| May 2012 | Christoph Miethe | 1,866 | ch-Neuenkirchen SFN CC | A25 |
| Jul 2019 | Hans Kalkmann | 1,858 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | D35 |
| Feb 2013 | Norbert Tenberge | 1,848 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | C07 |
| Mar 2016 | Winfried Blosze | 1,846 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | D71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,639 |
| Moselpokal Open | 1994 | 10 | 7 | 2,450 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,847 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,708 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,365 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,602 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,542 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhold Winter's chess games?
230 games by Reinhold Winter, from Aug 2014 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 Winter has played.
What does Reinhold Winter play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Reinhold Winter opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhold Winter answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Reinhold Winter play as White?
As White, Reinhold Winter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhold Winter play as Black?
As Black, Reinhold Winter most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Reinhold Winter's FIDE rating?
Reinhold Winter is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Reinhold Winter played?
Our database contains 230 games by Reinhold Winter, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 84 draws, 84 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhold Winter?
230 games by Reinhold Winter 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.