Prepare against Rene Runtemund
DEU · World #24,441 classical · FIDE ID 24626872
When preparing against Rene Runtemund, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (28%).
Our database contains 113 games by Rene Runtemund, covering May 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rene Runtemund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Runtemund 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 | 2,023 | 2,139 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 26 | 45 | 42 | 23.0% |
| As White | 62 | 12 | 27 | 23 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 27.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 110 rated games against 106 different opponents, across 71 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 110 | 20 | 56 | 34 | 18.2% | 2,109 | 2,053 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 60 | 9 | 26 | 25 | 15.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 33 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 21.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,029 | 2,162 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,048 | 2,048 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,069 | 2,069 |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1,905 | 1,848 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,006 | 2,006 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,130 | 1,930 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2,177 | 1,949 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2,166 | 2,066 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2,128 | 2,062 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2,216 | 2,083 |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,245 | 2,290 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2,242 | 2,092 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2,083 | 1,983 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2,159 | 2,292 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2,005 | 2,005 |
| 2009 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2,111 | 2,111 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Runtemund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Runtemund's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 79.0% | 40.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.9% | 43.8% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Runtemund usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Runtemund usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Runtemund usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Runtemund usually continues Nd2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Runtemund usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Runtemund usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Rene Runtemund's chess games
All 113 games by Rene Runtemund in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 45 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Marc Erwich | 2,286 | NRW Class1 1516 | A80 |
| Jan 1992 | Andreas Schmitz | 2,270 | Oberliga NRW 9293 II | B00 |
| Nov 2015 | Alexej Wagner | 2,229 | NRW Class1 1516 | A90 |
| Dec 2014 | Jochen Dahm | 2,220 | NRW Class2 1415 | B00 |
| Jan 2015 | Martin Valkyser | 2,184 | NRW Class2 1415 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagen Hohenlimburg Open | 1978 | 9 | 5 | – |
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,996 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| NRW Class2 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 II | 1993 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| NRW Class2 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Runtemund's chess games?
113 games by Rene Runtemund, from May 2010 to Oct 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 Runtemund has played.
What does Rene Runtemund play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Rene Runtemund opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Runtemund answers 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rene Runtemund play as White?
As White, Rene Runtemund's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Runtemund play as Black?
As Black, Rene Runtemund most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Rene Runtemund's FIDE rating?
Rene Runtemund is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Rene Runtemund played?
Our database contains 113 games by Rene Runtemund, covering May 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 45 draws, 42 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Runtemund?
113 games by Rene Runtemund 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.