Prepare against Reinis Valdats
FM · LVA · World #4,293 classical · FIDE ID 11617578
When preparing against Reinis Valdats, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 163 games by Reinis Valdats, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Reinis Valdats's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinis Valdats 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 | 2,295 | 2,304 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,342 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,272 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 64 | 27 | 72 | 39.3% |
| As White | 81 | 37 | 12 | 32 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 27 | 15 | 40 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinis Valdats's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinis Valdats's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 88.9% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.9% | 68.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Valdats usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Valdats usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Valdats usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Valdats usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Valdats usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Valdats usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Reinis Valdats's chess games
All 163 games by Reinis Valdats in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 64 wins, 27 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Toms Kantans | 2,571 | Baltic Countries Blitz | B47 |
| Jun 2026 | Aleksandr Volodin | 2,470 | Baltic Countries Rapid | E12 |
| Jul 2026 | Manukyan,SaA | 2,376 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | B67 |
| Jul 2026 | Bruno Terkiewicz | 2,375 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Igor Shvyrjov | 2,359 | 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,239 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,159 |
| 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Riga Christmas | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,130 |
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| Baltic Countries Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,404 |
| 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinis Valdats's chess games?
163 games by Reinis Valdats, from Mar 2018 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 Reinis Valdats has played.
What does Reinis Valdats play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Reinis Valdats opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinis Valdats answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Reinis Valdats play as White?
As White, Reinis Valdats's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinis Valdats play as Black?
As Black, Reinis Valdats most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Reinis Valdats's FIDE rating?
Reinis Valdats is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Reinis Valdats played?
Our database contains 163 games by Reinis Valdats, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 27 draws, 72 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinis Valdats?
163 games by Reinis Valdats 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.