Prepare against Rene-Reiner Starke
DEU · World #34,015 classical · FIDE ID 12905585
When preparing against Rene-Reiner Starke, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Rene-Reiner Starke, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene-Reiner Starke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene-Reiner Starke 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 | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,933 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 34.7% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene-Reiner Starke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene-Reiner Starke's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 92.0% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Starke usually continues Bf4 (81.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Starke usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Starke usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Starke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Rene-Reiner Starke's chess games
All 49 games by Rene-Reiner Starke in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Peter2 Schmidt | 2,086 | 4th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A13 |
| Oct 2015 | Thomas Heerde | 1,988 | 18th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A48 |
| Nov 2015 | Akbar Nuristani | 1,809 | 18th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A48 |
| May 2017 | Gerhard Krusemark | 1,785 | 3rd Berlin Lieb Memorial | B19 |
| Oct 2016 | Gunnar Kuehnemann | 1,737 | 19th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,946 |
| 18th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 19th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 20th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,940 |
| 1st Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 3rd Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,964 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,835 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene-Reiner Starke's chess games?
49 games by Rene-Reiner Starke, from Nov 2011 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 Rene-Reiner Starke has played.
What does Rene-Reiner Starke play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Rene-Reiner Starke opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene-Reiner Starke answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rene-Reiner Starke play as White?
As White, Rene-Reiner Starke's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene-Reiner Starke play as Black?
As Black, Rene-Reiner Starke most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Rene-Reiner Starke's FIDE rating?
Rene-Reiner Starke is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rene-Reiner Starke played?
Our database contains 49 games by Rene-Reiner Starke, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene-Reiner Starke?
49 games by Rene-Reiner Starke 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.